Alexand returned to Jarad’s shack, using her writer to transport herself from her very unsuccessful mission in Ulaanbaatar. Defeated, she sought solace in Jarad’s arms.

The writer gives life to a story, the reader keeps it alive.
Anya has followed the eccentric future version of Alexand Merek, posing as a Kyo-ashita called Creya Johal, to the Kyo-ashita quarters, after being granted probationary sanctuary.
Inajda relays her mission to Moscow to Field Marshal Panak and President Bomani.