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    It wasn’t obvious—not enough for the commander or the other recruits to notice—but her damn fingers wouldn’t unclench, her heart wouldn’t settle. She had faced worse than this. Broken ribs, shattered knuckles, near-starvation in the streets before she’d clawed her way into the ranks. She’d learned how to smirk through bruises, how to swagger her way past doubt. But nothing—nothing—had prepared her for the weight of those eyes.
    The Empress’ stare had landed on her like a blade pressed against her throat, sharp and unrelenting. Blue as winter, so cold it stole the breath from her lungs. And yet… and yet—

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    19 Jun 2026

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    Vi scoffed and stomped forward, the gravel crunching beneath her feet as she approached Caitlyn, who looked up at her with an empty, disinterested expression.

    She stopped right in front of her, chest puffed out, voice dripping with venom.

    “Good lord, Kiramman, maybe pace yourself for once. What’s the plan? Smoke yourself into an early grave so we don’t have to deal with you anymore?”

    Caitlyn’s head jerked slightly, her features a cool mask of indifference.

    “Though I am flattered by your concern," she said icily, taking a slow, deliberate drag from her cigarette, “I assure you that I am perfectly capable of handling myself, thank you very much.”

    “Oh, yeah? Is that why you’re here?”

    Caitlyn slightly perked one of her eyebrows. The look on her face made Vi immediately feel incredibly stupid and childish.

    “No. I am here to smoke a cigarette. In peace. Why are you here?”

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    18 Jun 2026

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    You’re a talented mechanic. But not just any mechanic. You developed the technique that allowed people to use Shimmer to fuel their prosthetics. Knowing how dangerous this technique could be out of his control, Silco forced you into his employ. It was rough at first, but there were some positives about the situation. You got to meet Sevika. You two grew close after you built and installed her arm. Now amid the several nights of chaos that ravaged the undercity following Finn’s murder at Sevika’s hands, she she called you. And you answered.

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    18 Jun 2026

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    It all started with a note - written in the ugliest handwriting Caitlyn had ever seen.

    "I used your bed. Funny fact, you smell like cupcakes."

    In the break room, they had six beds distributed for use among shifts. But Caitlyn's bed wasn't part of that set. No, she had bought a seventh piece of furniture with her own money - with a mattress specifically made for her shoulder and lower back pains.

    Everyone knew they shouldn't lie down there. Except, apparently, the new hire.

    As a first offense, Caitlyn decided to let it slide, with a simple note on the bed.

    "Property of Caitlyn Kiramman."

    Maybe the mistake had been due to ignorance, after all. Although, three days later, to her complete displeasure, came her response.

    "Good to know you have a name, Cupcake. PS: your mattress is really good."

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    Caitvi as doctors

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    17 Jun 2026

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    an outlaw on the run, you cross paths with the infamous criminal Sevika.

    ~ based off of “cowboy like me” by tay tay

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    11 Jun 2026