Sun 26th Oct 2025 09:13

Funk and Minerals

by Jaxion (Rhyse) Dharthos

Echo executed a prisoner today. Cold. Efficient. I trusted him, and now that trust feels like ash in my hands. I can’t stop turning it over in my mind. I know his reasoning, or, programming? He processed the situation. It was the most efficient and clean way to deal with the problem. But was it wrong? I will let those perc for a day or two..
 
After that, we spent hours collecting rare minerals and piling them on Cindy. My hands ache from the work. I separated the contraband with Echo—someone has to. Kii asked for the dragon scale and promised to bury it properly. I will ensure that it happens, so i let her. Gidget wanted the other illegal piece but stopped herself. That quiet restraint earned my respect. She works hard and keeps proving to be useful. She seems to trust, or atleast feel protected by me.
 
Later, Funk Moo showed up. Kii pulled him—and Lux—into dancing and singing, and somehow coaxed me into a single song. One song. That was enough. I felt my guard slip for a moment… but Funk Moo left soon after, and I could breathe again. I usually don't feel threatened in my manhood, my subconscious tells me it is good to be humbled. My ego says fuck that.
 
Back on duty now. The minerals are contained, the contraband accounted for… but the weight of the last couple of days still clings.