..it depends on reader's interpretation, really.
Although mostly it just started like playing around with images and language after catching Kiriban of amazing Perselus, these drabbles also can be viewed as a Snarry and alternate ending to DH, if somebody feel inclined to.
I wrote this one almost a year ago, and today is the day that matches quite closely to the description below. Well, at least the part regarding metrology. And regarding this world standing in crossroads, once again.
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Devoted to Perselus, in deep gratitude for Kiriban.
Disclaimer: Just in case, to be on the safe side, et cetera da capo - I own nothing, nothing at