Romance of the Four Nations -REF-
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1: Welcome To Romance
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WELCOME TO ROMANCE OF THE FOUR NATIONS -REF-! IN our inaugural issue we follow Reikimaru, Emm, and Freya as the three of them take on an elvish squadron in MECH COMBAT. Sounds fun huh? Subs and likes always appreciated!
Originally posted on Webtoons Canvas, where you can read it all and catch up!
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2: Meet the crew
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Meet Freya, Emm, and Reikimaru in this interview series done by GANDYMEDE entertainment! A documentary studio known for hard hitting journalism and... a little bit of spice?
Freya, our resident street rat.
Emm, The escapee looking for a better life.
And Reikimaru, the war hero and the man with much to hide.
Whose your favorite?
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3: One off's Volume 1
1.7K views • Oct 03, 2023
Welcome to our first volume of ONE OFFS in the Romance universe! We tell short stories in these issues following the crew of the romance both on base and off! We hope you find them funny!
These one offs were originally uploaded onto webtoons as individual episodes. You can now read them here in a longer format :)
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4: One off's VOLUME 2
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here's VOLUME 2 of our One off's full of laughs and good times! We hope you enjoy these as much as we do!
Emm's just great, isn't she?
NEXT WEEK! War games, our first arc will be uploaded here! Hope you enjoy this til then!
(NOTE: These one offs were originally uploaded onto webtoons!)
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5: War Games
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Our first arc.
Follow Reikimaru, Emm, and Freya as the three of them are called to join a war game with the NMA squadron The Black Horse Brigade as their leader, Crispin, deals with a devious plot against him (AKA women mech pilots which is TOTALLY NORMAL). A fight against his rival reveals the true courage of battle and what one must do to inspire their crew.
Hope you enjoy!
Originally posted on webtoons as smaller uploads, now uploaded all at once!
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6: One off's VOLUME 3
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Welcome to VOLUME 3 of our one off series! THIS WEEK, Emm begs Reikimaru for parts! Freya takes more pictures! We learn everyone's favorite games... and the JINREI might be... CURSED?!
What sort of devilry is going on here? Only one way to find out!
NEXT WEEK: HEAT WAVE!
Thanks all for reading!
(NOTE: These one offs were originally published on Webtoons but are now uploaded here in a longer format!)
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7: HEAT WAVE
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Our second arc which follows Reikimaru, Emm, and Freya, as the three of them try to beat an unusual heat wave that is targeting Izel base! Hilarity ensues as Reikimaru loses his mind!
Hope you enjoyed the read! NEXT WEEK
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8: The incredible shrinking day
1.5K views • Nov 07, 2023
OH NO! ONE OF THE CREW HAS BEEN SHRUNKEN DUE TO DARK MAGIC! I wonder who?
Hilarity ensues in this new episode of ROMANCE OF THE FOUR NATIONS -REF- !
Hope you enjoy the read!
This episode was previously released as seperate comics and now released in a full episode for your reading enjoyment!
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9: MEET THE CREW: VOLUME 2
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First, Meet Augustine Sunderland, one of the top mechanics onboard the Romance and Freya's best friend! THEN meet Jeremiah Johnston, the captain of the romance and regular family man and fuddy duddy. Join us as we unearth footage never seen before, courtesy of Ganymede entertainment which gives us a closer look at the lives on crewmembers aboard the new zexen class ship, the Romance!
(Originally published on webtoons under two seperate entries Meet the Crew: Augustine, and Meet the Crew: Jeremiah Johnston.)
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10: License to kill
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Reikimaru's License to kill has expired! Oh no! He's forced to study and retake a test... that he helped write?!
Join Emm, and Freya as they assist Reikimaru in studying for his test! And maybe learn a little something about friendship along the way.
(Originally published on webtoons under the arc titled LICENSE TO KILL) Originally published on Reikimaru's birthday!
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11: HUNTED
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A halloween special... at the end of march?!
Reikimaru, Emm, and Freya are tasked with going to the annual Harvest of Passing in Reiko Territory! Only things don't go exactly as planned... they find themselves hunted by a new type of creature. A feral. Will they survive? Will there be evil dead references? Will it be SAD?! Hope you guys enjoy the read!
Originally posted on webtoons under the title HUNTED.
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12: ONE OFF'S Volume 4
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Welcome back to another issue of REF! More comedic one offs this time around, we hope you find them funny. In this we introduce Holland, follow up with augustine with upgrades, and learn why emm only wears booty shorts.
Sounds like a fun time huh? Be sure to like and follow and thanks for reading!
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13: One off's VOLUME 5
452 views • Apr 17, 2024
In this issue, Augustine tries to upgrade everyone's mechs! We learn of the legend of the great phoenix, and we also find out why automated turrets aren't exactly the smartest thing in the world...
Thanks for reading this week yall! Next week we have a BIG issue for you! Winter leave!
Until then, see you next time!
(All issues of REF were previously uploaded to Webtoons)
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14: Winter Leave
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The crew finds themselves forced onto leave during the winter holidays! Shenanigan's ensue! Holland is drunk, Melody returns, and a brochaho is defeated at his own game!
Join us for a relaxing issue of REF! And thanks for reading!
(Originally published as 15 different uploads on webtoons! Now on here as a complete issue!)
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15: Fellowship
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FLASHBACK CITY: Enter Reikimaru and Emm as they embark on a quest to the homeland of the dwarves! Moscinia! As reikimaru is asked to speak in front of a bloodthirsty crowd, Emm engages in gambling, and feelings are revealed in another exciting arc of REF!
Thank you all for reading this week and we hope to keep bringing you new issues and more exciting comics action next week! Until then! See you next time!
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16: One off's Volume 6
530 views • May 01, 2024
In this issue, Jeremiah tries out a new battle cry! Freya and Reikimaru inspect weapons and work out! AI's are updated (To a certain effect) and reikimaru has a day off? What?! Crazy antics are happening! Thanks for reading! Next week, Fellowship!
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17: One off's Volume 7
548 views • May 15, 2024
N.I.C.K and Sean get into some trouble concerning lewds!
Freya and Emm discuss Religion!
Reikimaru and Augustine play... Baseball?!
Another installment in the hit series ROMANCE OF THE FOUR NATIONS -REF-! Thank you all so much for supporting us and reading our work!
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18: Guns of the Patriot
1.1K views • May 22, 2024
In this episode, Reikimaru and the gang find themselves at a gun/mech show! Featuring Jeremiah as he speaks to the crowd. Something goes wrong as a man commendeers a gorone and begins attacking! Searching for a specific man in the crowd, the ravens are forced to dispatch to stop the oncoming threat!
Mech action the way the romantics do it! Thrills! Chills! And some kills! Hope you enjoy this week!
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19: One off's Volume 8
355 views • May 31, 2024
We have an amazing new cover done by the legendary Ray Paints! Mechs and mates: Moving forward.
More one off's this week as the hilarity continues! Shame we couldn't post this on easter... just worked out that way ;)
We hit 23 followers, and I just wanted to say thank you to each and every one of you for supporting us!
Lots of love, Sean and Nick
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20: One off's Volume 9
452 views • Jun 05, 2024
THIS WEEK!
Foresworn makes observations!
Jeremiah and Reikimaru shake hands for peace!
We say sup to suzy, say ey it's eddie, and realizes katy's kinda krazy!
Hope you all enjoyed the read this week! See you all next week for Girls just wanna have fun!
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21: Girls just wanna have fun
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Emm and Freya go out on a karaoke mission and get... mugged in the side streets of Nexxin city?! Emm decides to learn kung fu from her student now turned teacher, Freya! But will Emm stick with it? Or will she fall flat on her face?
Thank you all for reading this weeks episode! We hope you enjoy our series! Likes, comments, follows and shares are ALWAYS appreciated!
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22: One off's Volume 10
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Reikimaru uses new weapons! Freya and Emm discuss boob sizes on heroines. Freya crashes her bike?!
All this an more in this weeks episode! We hope you enjoy it!
Next week, a very SPECIAL arc! Missing Mechs!
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23: Missing Mechs
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An attack in Elvidia! A mystery to be solved! Who is stealing engines from the elvish army?
It's up to Reikimaru, Emm, Freya, and Holland to locate the perps and bring em in! Mech fights galore and a dazzling mystery to uncover! Who wouldn't want to read this weeks issue?
Thanks all for reading and see you next week!
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24: Heart of Steel VOLUME 1
267 views • Jul 03, 2024
Welcome to Heart of Steel! Ever had a burning question about how our mechs worked? Here's Three for you! (technically 5 because of all the different helldart models!)
We hope you enjoy looking through our magazine and learning more about the mechs that inhabit our world! Until next time yall, have a good one!
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25: One off's Volume 11
192 views • Jul 10, 2024
The gang meet a magic scammer! We see the design flaw in headphones for reiko! Emm and Freya experience the wild world of DND and augustine and freya debate if her mech should be upgraded!
Thanks everyone for reading! Next week we have another arc thats super special to me! Thank you for not smoking. We hope you'll come by next week and read it!
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26: Thank you for not smoking
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Freya used to be a smoker back in the days on her homeless life. Living on the streets of Nexxin city with a parental figure who didn't do a damn thing would take its toll on anyone. But Freya is trying to be better, better than who she used to be... But is she really? Join us this week in Thank you for not smoking as we delve deep into Freya and her psyche.
This one's a bit personal for me being a smoker myself. Hope you all enjoy it!
Sean
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27: Failure is an Option: Part 1
383 views • Oct 02, 2024
It's a trip down memory lane! As we figure out more about Holland and Reikimaru's friendship and more about Holland's "Schoolin'" as he would say. As holland is left a dear john letter and shows up drunk to his test what will happen in the past and in the present as friends become enemies! Old wounds are brought back to the surface in this new installment of REF! Hope you all enjoyed it!
NEXT WEEK! Part 2!
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28: Failure is an option: Part 2
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THE THRILLING CONCLUSION OF FAILURE IS AN OPTION IS HERE!
As the crew of the romance recieve a distress call to sortie out over Kaiba pass, Holland and Reikimaru are forced to work together and come to terms with one another in a life or death situation!
Mech fights! Heartfelt moments! Thrills! This is what you fans of Romance have been waiting for!
NEXT WEEK
One off's volume 13!
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29: One off's Volume 12
365 views • Jul 24, 2024
In this issue!
Reikimaru deals with fake news! The girls learn interrogation tactics! Freya paints her ace! And so much more!
We hope you enjoy this weeks issue of REF! Next week FAILURE IS AN OPTION! Part 1!
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30: One off's Volume 13
248 views • Oct 16, 2024
IN THIS EPISODE!
Foresworn becomes an... Umpire?!
Programming issues?!
And a meeting between the higher ups?
WHAT SORT OF MADNESS IS THIS?!
Next week: RAINOUT!
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31: TROPE WARS: EPISODE 1
748 views • Oct 23, 2024
Conflict!
The almighty Totsu-Empire has struck against the believers of Ranger Mask! And war is imminent!
Reikimaru Oroshima and his subordinate Emm, fight against Freya Mcdohl and Augustine Sunderland in a war of fandom and fervor! In a conflict with no end! With only one question remaining... WHO WILL SURVIVE?
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32: TROPE WARS: EPISODE 2
660 views • Oct 30, 2024
THE CASUALTIES RISE!
The war has reached a standstill as the bloody premiere takes numerous soldiers off the map.
As Emm goes rogue and collectables are taken, Reikimaru begins to see sense!
But what will Augustine do now that Emm is in their custody?
A ranger and a robot working together? Is it possible?
READ NOW TO FIND OUT!
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33: TROPE WARS: FINALE
711 views • Nov 06, 2024
PART THREE AND THE FINALE!
The trope wars have come to a head as Reikimaru and Freya work towards a peace treaty! But alas! Complications! The first lieutenants in the war have both caught on to the deception and won't let the war go quietly! As the battle rages, another complication! Jeremiah has returned early from his vacation?! What oh what will our hero's do?!
THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO TROPE WARS! NOW HERE FOR YOUR READING ENTERTAINMENT!
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34: Rainout
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It's raining! It's pouring! Emm is blushing and Cap is... Snoring?!
A nice chill arc after the insanity of Trope Wars! Paired with some nice kung fu action.
Next time, Christmas at Izel!
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35: Christmas at Izel
559 views • Nov 20, 2024
Christmas is here for Izel base! As the crew prepare for a party involving the whole crew! Reikimaru is tasked with being creative and staying away from knives, Freya reminisces on the one time she cooked anything! And holland... oh boy, brings the alcohol.
We hope you all have a wonderful holiday full of cheer! We'll be taking a short break until after the holidays to work on a few different things! Next time, Maiden voyage!
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36: Maiden Voyage - Part 1
476 views • Jan 08, 2025
Circa 10ish years ago, The crew of the romance had been newly formed! And their ship? Without a name! Watch as Captain Jeremiah Johnston takes on his first ever mission as the newly unnamed ship (soon to be the romance) as he tries to command troops and gain his footing to little success, for the thorn in his side, Captain Reikimaru Oroshima, refuses to listen!
What happens next? Tune in next week for PART TWO!
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37: Maiden Voyage- Part Two
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Reikimaru is locked in the brig and the crew are space bound! Tensions are running high as the crew embark, fearless of what may come, only to be hit with reality! FLAT's! Attack satellites that are now locked onto the newly created ship! (Not yet called the romance) What will Captain Jeremiah and his crew do? Will his insistence on being right triumph over his will to survive?!
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38: Maiden Voyage- The Finale!
227 views • Jan 22, 2025
Space! The most dangerous Frontier. These are the voyages of the zexen class airship, the Romance. Their first ongoing mission, to keep the peace between the nations! To fight those that would oppress! To go forward without fear where no one else will go!
How was that? You see what I did there? A dangerous re entry into earth, reikimaru could die! But did he? Don't think too much about it, I know it's a flashback dummy.
next week! One off's volume 14!
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39: One off's Volume 14
252 views • Feb 05, 2025
Oh the sweet freshly printed pages of another one off volume, full of laughter between people who see one another as family.
They've taken the fun way home, blatantly ripped off an american favorite adult cartoon, kicked out weirdos who know WAY too much about military secrets, and grown closer all along the way.
Thank you all so much for waiting patiently for this update. Things have been growing on GC for a while now, and I'll be happy to call this my comics home.
Thank you everyone, next week! Physalis!
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40: Physalis - Blooming
867 views • Feb 12, 2025
The Ravens are called back to Nexxin city to investigate a mysterious missing persons case!
Freya crashes her bike and meets an elf girl, by the name of Physalis, the two become fast friends until.... disaster strikes!
What has become of Freya?! Where is Physalis!
You'll have to find out more next time ;)
See you next week!
Sean
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41: Physalis- Blooming Part II
823 views • Feb 19, 2025
Everything is perfectly okay!
Freya's dad loves her and loves making burritos.
Reikimaru is an awkward but excellent summer school teacher.
Jeremiah is a principal, don't worry! EVERYTHING IS FINE!
DON'T LOOK AT THE INCONSISTINCIES! THIS IS THE WAY ITS ALWAYS BEEN!
Next week: Germinating Part I
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42: Physalis - Germinating
591 views • Feb 26, 2025
On the way to get some ice cream on a hot summer night! The date is going great so far! Only... It's her, the woman we've been searching for. Who is she? What does she mean to freya? And... why the hell does her bike turn into a mech?!
Answers abound in this issue of ref! Stay tuned for next week! For... Wilting!
Next week. Pollenating.
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43: Physalis - Wilting
358 views • Mar 05, 2025
This is it, the illusion broken, the true feelings coming through. Hatred, pure self loathing for who she is, Freya Mcdohl is locked in a battle to the death with herself, only one thing is for sure, whoever wins, she loses!
Next week, the Finale!
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44: Physalis- Finale
421 views • Mar 12, 2025
It's all been building to this.
Freya, after confronting herself, is now ready to accept herself and break out of this damn AI. Only one problem, Physalis is missing yet again!
Where did she go?! Will Freya save her and the other thirty nine people stuck in this lala land?!
Thanks everyone for reading :) Next time, the inspectors!
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45: The Inspectors - part one
396 views • Apr 10, 2025
Reikimaru and Suzy are called forward to inspect a new UCA partner at their warehouse, but something is off...
A mechanical savior under their roof, lies and misdirection, with a bit of gaslighting to boot and we got ourselves a mystery only the Gossip Queen of Izel Base can solve (with her trusty partner local grumpy Captain Oroshima of course)
Tune in next week for the finale!
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46: The Inspectors - The Finale
267 views • Apr 23, 2025
The jig is up, and now Pamela is being held at knife point by our hero's Reikimaru and Suzy,
while on route to stop the brokers and their minions from getting away, Reikimaru springs into action!
But, things are never that simple are they?
Thank you for reading the inspectors! Next time: VIPER ONE
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47: VIPER ONE - Part 1
412 views • Apr 30, 2025
SPACE.
THE NEXT FRONTIER.
THESE ARE THE ADVENTURES OF THE SQUAD KNOWN AS THE SILVER RAVENS.
Freya and Augustine are assigned to go into space to try out the newest NMA machine, known as the COSMOVIPER! Only catch is... Freya's terrified of space! When things go wrong and shit hits the fan (as it inevitably always does) how will our hero's react?!
NEXT WEEK! Part 2
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48: VIPER ONE - Part 2
296 views • May 14, 2025
VIPER ONE is dead, floating through an endless drift of vast open space, it's only through the light of humanity and friendship that Viper one comes back to life!
Will Freya be able to destroy the FLATS? Or will she burn up in the atmosphere?!
NEXT TIME: What they did.
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49: What they did
275 views • Jun 04, 2025
Freya and Augustine were stuck in space but now find themselves back on earth! What on earth were Emm and Reikimaru up to while they were gone?!
And... in an undisclosed location, Lilyanne and Weital complete a shady deal, and mack is nowhere to be seen...
Next time!
Kira's wishes
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50: Kira's Wishes - Part 1
736 views • Jun 20, 2025
Emm's homecoming, something she's been putting off for a long time, avoiding the questions she's been asking herself. Would she have escaped if not for Kira? What happened to her after she left? and just what the hell is Emm doing walking straight into a bad situation?!
Answers and heartbreak are found in this arc, not for the faint of heart.
Next week, part 2
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51: Kira's Wishes - Part two
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Emm finds herself trapped in a memory, a memory of years and years ago, the night Kira broke Emm free of her bonds and the events that led her to it.
Emm awakens and finds herself in the presence of a Feral, but this Feral's friendly? Will Emm choose to leave now that blood has been drawn? Or will she continue onwards to look for the one she cares so much about?
Next week, part three!
