Rules and Roles
As Angelina lays down Freehold expectations, Mall finds herself not just welcomed—but claimed—as an apprentice in the tradition of V’ren mentorship, officially beginning her path as a L’erin under M’resta Angelina.
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Follow the unfolding events of Missouri Matt—an interstellar epic set in a world without rules, where one man’s choices reshape the fate of Earth and beyond. Serialized chapters and story entries are posted here in reading order.
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House Rule 83
Date: June 8, 2440 Time: 5:45 AM “I would have made coffee, but don’t know how,” L’tani said when she
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The Myth of Matt and Mittens the Murder Kitty
Storms roll in as Matt and T’mari retreat for the evening—into comfort, confession, and connection. Between shared ribs, remembered ghosts, and one stubborn bobcat, they lay the foundations of a life lived forward. If intimacy is a form of governance, this is one of Matt’s most honest acts of rule.
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The One That Feeds You
Matt reasserts his authority over the boardroom, outlining the future of agri-tech, logistics, and interstellar integration—with a reminder that he’s the one keeping everyone fed.
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Soft Power, Purple Muscle
T’mari wakes tangled with Matt and ends the morning in a purple muscle car, her first taste of Earth opulence—and trust. Their intimacy deepens through quiet rituals, shared secrets, and a very personal garage tour.
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Soft Drinks and Slow Dances
In a quiet night at the Maddy in 2440, T’Mari and Matt choose soft drinks, slow dances, and honest conversations over a crowded night out. A tender, sci-fi romance exploring vulnerability, history, and the meaning of home.
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After the Interviews
Moments after the cameras stop rolling, T’Mari is given something no media outlet could capture: the weight of memory, the truth behind a name, and the burden of becoming its keeper. In a quiet room above the quad, diplomacy turns personal—and sacred.
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Campus Interviews – June 6th: Knowledge, Legacy, and a Little Gossip
On a warm June afternoon, Matt Marmaduke and Officer T’Mari visited the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus—once a symbol of American higher education, now a crossroads of post-collapse resilience and galactic diplomacy. What followed was a trio of interviews revealing the grit behind engineering breakthroughs, the complexity of new alliances, and the media fascination with a reluctant folk hero and his alien communications officer.
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Quiet Roads, Unspoken Bonds
On a winding Missouri road, Matt and T’Mari finally speak the truths they’ve been carrying—about restraint, regret, duty, and the quiet hope of a shared future. What begins as an apology becomes a proposal, and what follows may change the course of two peoples.
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Fealty or Fear? Deconstructing the Critiques of a Quiet Coronation
As the internet erupts with mockery and panic over the V’ren coronation, one voice cuts through: this wasn’t theater—it was recognition. In times of collapse, legitimacy isn’t granted by institutions. It’s taken up by those with nothing left to lose. Fealty isn’t demanded. It burns into being.
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Aftermath and Optics
As Matt recovers from the storm of the previous night, he begins reframing the narrative around interspecies relationships, working with W’ren and Leonard to stabilize policy and protect reputations.
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The Morning After
After a night of pheromone-fueled bonding and emotional chaos, Matt returns to his desk—and himself. As L’Tani grapples with guilt and Angelina presses for answers, Matt reframes the moment as something beautiful and instructive. Sandwiches help.