Poor bastard.

Oof, that's gotta hurt the pride. Strogo was very lucky he had an old friend there to help him or he would probably have gotten some jail time. Sadly though, I think its only a matter of time before Strogo does spend some time in the slammer (or a work camp). I just hope nothing truly bad happens to him, for Paiges sake at the very least. It was interesting to get a glimpse of refugee fleeing to their "old enemy" for safety from thier old home and how that can cause some tension. Got me eager for more, keep up the great work!

As always, your story keeps me refreshing my pages in the hopes of reading more of this story. Can't wait for Cyril and Paige to return. :D

It's a great story. By the way, do you have any plans to show Cyril's image in the world through some news or some fanatics, some hostile forces?
I expect this scenario to happen.

Just caught up, and wow... true to life, the skits with Strogo and Petra remind me of my Grandparents ans what they went through. Scary. That last bit though...
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I'm doing my part...