Grunt encounters an earth tradition that horrifies then intrigues him...until it turns into more trouble than worth it. For the Aria's Afterlife Spooky October Contest.

Jori was a second class citizen, a drell to be technical, having to deal with the hate and degradation on a daily basis. When he is given a new lab partner to work with, things begin to change and his life takes on a new role. OCs, following canon...mostly

Something woke her. It had been an age since she had been woken by something other than her children. Too long in her opinion. ::Third place winner of the Aria's Afterlife "March Madness Contest: A Day in The Life of..."::