7 The Agakuren Sisters — Tavon — That afternoon, we’re all taken captive because no one is interested in having to fight Natsune; the blood spatter on our clothes is a grim reminder of what she did. And so, as we depart the transport cruiser for Inuyo Port, Natsune leads the way ahead on land. In doing so, she upsets her older sister once again. “Natsune!” she cries. “You’ve no authority to be walking ahead of me. Get back here!” Without waiting for her response, Nasuka grabs hold of the collar of her sister’s dress and jerks her back to walk beside her. “If you don’t show me the proper respect, then our legacy is nothing. Natsune, you know better.” “Yes, big sister. I’m sorry.” “Good.” She nods with a grin. “You should be.” On the way to the steel scaffolding that leads down a

