6.6 - Remara and the Twixt

Naeed sits on the chilly stone ramp long after he fails to persuade Remara to talk to him. Subdued, Na’Stra sits on his lap, quietly grooming her hide and fiddling with Naeed’s fingers.

6.5 - Remara and the Twixt

And that was the end of it, for a time. The new name sat in his mind as the temperature rose and life burst from every burrow, nest, and branch. The new name settled like a blanket of snow over the old one, and he came to be grateful for the replacement that covered over his old life.

6.4 - Remara and the Twixt

Getting to Overheader’s Patch requires a lengthy walk. Half an hour takes them to the edge of Underscoop, and Alleyu tells him that another hour past it will take them to the field in question.

6.3 - Remara and the Twixt

As the memory ends, Naeed stirs his limbs under a hefty quilt. A sharp squeal rings out nearby, followed by the sound of small feet slapping stone.

6.2 - Remara and the Twixt

Hot, salty liquid runs over his tongue. Savory. Warm. The broth is light and flavorful. He opens his mouth a little wider.

6.1 - Remara and the Twixt

The air sucks moisture from every exhalation and parches his throat on each breath taken back. Naeed fingers the strap of the waterskin on his back, half as large as himself and nearly empty.

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And I Love You

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The Home Run Swing

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Facts: On Absurdity and Offense

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Japanese Rice Balls "Onigiri"

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Japanese Rice

Sergey and I have been looking for light-but-filling recipes and have come up with several rice-based ones. Many of them require us to prepare short-grain white rice as a component, so we came up with a process for making good Japanese rice.