yet what they seek could be found

Name: Unwary
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Light Black #8: Fight
Styles and Supplies: Chiaroscuro, Brushes (July 17 2025: Fugitive), Watercolors ("Write a short story that begins with an intense and startling event and build your story around each character’s response. What sorts of personality traits are revealed in the aftermath?"), Tempera (this post)
Word Count: 1301
Rating: T
Warnings: Non-Graphic Violence; Mild Injuries; Blood
Characters: Setsiana, Qhoroali, Cyaru, unnamed minor characters
Summary: Setsiana is taken unawares.

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Name: A Return to Research
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Dogwood Rose #6: orange: enthusiasm, Light Black #20: Heal
Styles and Supplies: Panorama, Calendar Page (July 8: SCUD Day), Stickers ("There is a “Gospel of Judas” not found in the Bible that speaks of Judas as the only one of Jesus’ disciples who fully understood his teachings. He turned Jesus over to the Romans because Jesus asked him to."), Tempera (I used dailytarotdraw and got the Eight of Swords. Using the reversed meaning: "The 8 of Swords Reversed represents a release from the entrapment and self-imposed limitations that once plagued us. When this card appears reversed, it signifies newfound clarity, liberation, and the ability to break free from mental barriers. The negative thoughts and fears that once held us captive are now dissipating, giving way to a renewed sense of empowerment and freedom. The reversed 8 of Swords reminds us that we have the power to overcome our self-imposed restrictions and embrace a life filled with possibilities and growth. It encourages us to step out of our comfort zones and explore new horizons, knowing that we can navigate any challenges that come our way."), Novelty Bead (this image, given here)
Word Count: 1161
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Characters: Setsiana, Qhoroali
In-Universe Date: 1912.1.4.5
Summary: Setsiana finds something to do with herself.

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