Chapter 175: “Crustacean Covenant”

Castor brought breadcrumbs

during his shifts with the flock

for the crab, Cancer

who shared bits with Scorpius.

"Where are the birds?" Castor asked.

He watched the window

where the crab and scorpion

pulled themselves up to.

They tapped claws like shaking hands

while Castor observed the stars.

Argo's atmosphere

painted the cosmic ocean

with visible light.

The pool's surface reflected

off cypress, cedar, and pine.

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To be continued!