Vignettes set during Winter Camp. Stories may be read in any order.
These story prompts are from 100 Situations, Table #2.
- A Matter of Consent
Danziger discovers he did something awful under the influence. Or did he? (Prompt: 022 Taste)
- A True Name
Where did her name come from, anyway? True finds out. (Prompt: 029 Truth)
- Alternate Pathways
There's more than one pathway to a safe and comfortable life. (Prompt: 028 Succeed)
- Called Out
Alonzo cheats at cards. (Prompt: 011 Look)
- Counting the Days
Alonzo used to count the days until he could leave. Now he counts the days until something else happens. (Prompt: 003 Delirious)
- Far From Home
Morgan explains to Bess that "twenty-two light years" is as much about time as distance. (Prompt: 024 String)
- Finding Sunlight
Grown-ups always seem to have a million reasons to say "no." But sometimes, they surprise True anyway. (Prompt: 027 Dark)
- First, Not Only
Alonzo discovers that his habit of early mornings alone is slowly changing. And he's okay with that. (Prompt: 015 Early)
- Gesellschaft
Julia wins a spelling bee. True is less than pleased. (Prompt: 019 Fun)
- Heal Thyself
Julia knew things were different on G889, but she could still be surprised just how different. (Prompt: 001 Disease)
- Hear the Signs
Memories from his great-grandfather lead Mazatl to a critical realization. (Prompt: 021 Pack)
- Kaleidoscope
When she gets lost to worrying again, Uly gives Devon a little boost. (Prompt: 006 Sunset)
- Leaf Season
Eben had a secret which she managed to successfully keep. Almost. But in the end, it didn't matter. (Prompt: 004 Autumn)
- Masking the Symptoms
Julia learns something she would rather not have known. (Prompt: 012 Allergy)
- Memory Games
A game of backgammon unlocks another one of Yale's memories. (Prompt: 014 Table)
- New Pictures
An interrupted romantic moment shows Julia a side to Alonzo that she hadn't noticed before. (Prompt; 009 Night)
- Normal Biological Functions
Just how were they supposed to share sanitation facilities intended for fewer people, anyway? (Prompt: 002 Bathroom)
- Quandary
Baines has always been just a numbered drone, a cog in a machine, except that here on G889 he's not even that useful. (Prompt: 018 Numbered)
- Relativity
What do you do when the old law conflicts with new needs? Devon isn't sure. (Prompt: 016 Criminal)
- Requiem
Danziger dug the Grendler's grave to give it a proper burial. But what else did they need to do? (Prompt: 013 Death)
- Second Star
Watching True actually enjoy learning gives Danziger food for thought. (Prompt: 017 Play)
- Second Watch
Why can't Walman ever stay awake during his watch? (Prompt: 007 Relief)
- Secret Admirer
Someone's been leaving presents. But who? (Prompt: 026 Court)
- Smiles and Secrets
Bess learns she has something in common with another member of the Eden Advance group. (Prompt: 023 Bleach)
- Strange Discussions
True's not entirely sure why Devon is so upset, or why it's a problem that her dad cares about her so much. He cares about a lot of people, after all. (Prompt: 010 Cry)
- The Sound of Silence
Silence has always meant madness to Yale, but now that he remembers his past, he's coming to crave it. (Prompt: 008 Silence)
- The Worst Patients
Julia proves that an old cliché is true. (Prompt: 025 Flu)
- Treasure
Morgan finds gold again, so to speak. (Prompt: 005 River)
- Winter’s Work
Stopping for the winter means more work, not less, and that means more information. (Prompt: 020 Full)