Aradia X Sollux Novels & Stories

The Architect’s voice lost its calm. "I’m uploading my soul," Aradaa said. "I’m the Anomaly, right? Let’s see how your 'Perfect Order' handles a virus that loves a Beast." Aradaa grabbed the master data cable. It was thick as a power line. He didn't hesitate. He slammed the connector into the port at the base of his skull. "Aradaa! No!" Kaelor screamed. Aradaa’s back arched. His feet left the ground. A pillar of white light shot from the spire, piercing the clouds and connecting the Tower to the satellites above. Aradaa’s skin began to glow, his veins turning into rivers of white fire.

Adrea smiled and said, “We play for the same sponsor. And flew here from the same city.” “You mean Aris Zervas is sponsoring you?” Marks asked, his eyes wide with wonder, envy, admiration, and a hint of apprehension. “The one and only,” Moreau said with a roll of his eyes. “That guy only sponsors future stars,” Marks said as he looked at Adrea with an assessing glance. “Or children of past stars,” Moreau muttered, but no one beyond Adrea caught that. She gave him a look. “You are the small blind,” he told her frankly.