First Arrival — Lily, Herman, the Mythos, and Grand
Two tiny creatures arrived through a portal breach, each about the length of a shoe and faintly luminous, like reality had not fully decided what to do with them yet.
Grand arrived with them.
She is an ancient telepathic warbird, older than most written avian records, and she does not waste energy explaining herself. Keeper, guardian, guide.
The names came through her.
Lily and Herman are Mythos.
This was not an accident.
This was a delivery.
Unplanned Aerial Excursion
Grand reappeared with Lily and Herman in the living room.
There was a pause.
Then wings, lift off, and Dia bolted out like he had a destination he refuses to discuss.
Most people have not been where they go.
Dia is not talking.
Graduation Event — Permanent Resident Status
Graduation day was not ceremonial. It was operational.
Grand stayed with Lily and Herman while trainers ran the track and infield. Dr. Wren Raven handled the formalities.
Diplomas were issued.
The Mythos ran the field with Grand like a victory lap and a warning.
Then the lab footage appeared.
Green eyes. Pot plants. Feeding samples. Science without restraint.
And then they were gone.
Not a visit.
A check in.
South Pole Tribunal Footage
Taco Tuesday is canceled. Tariffs were blamed. Middle fingers authorized. A new Tuesday tradition is under review.
Antarctica Briefing — Penguin Authorized Research
Penguins have lived in Antarctica for over 60 million years.
By the time humans arrived with equipment and theories, the work was already underway.
They were first.
And when we showed up…
They allowed it.
