Chapter 245: “Dual Departure”

Trepidatious waves

rippled across Argo's pool,

flowing off the deck.

Aquarius put his back

into the Maiden's repairs.

His shifting focus

left Scorpio and Cancer

free to leave the ship.

Taurus lay in low spirits

missing the duo's escape.

A great lightning bolt

struck the peak of Maenalus.

He said, "Time is short."

A crustacean river flowed

from Argo through the green fields.

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To be continued!