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  1. Public Bookmark 19

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    “Sooo, I’m an alien. It’s kind of growing on me, or I guess I grew out of me?”

    AKA Grace became an Eridian, somehow.

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    05 Jul 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 11

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    Life on Erid is pretty sweet.

    Sustainable biosphere? Check!

    Surprisingly delicious and varied dietary options synthesized by his own cells? Check!

    His very own classroom filled with eager students? Check!

    Two incredibly devoted and genius aliens who love him unconditionally? Check!

    What more could Grace possibly need?

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    03 Jul 2026

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    “Human book recommends relaxing bedtime routine. Listen to soothing music, sleep in a cool, dark quiet room. Stick to regular schedule.” Rocky recites what he read. “Schedule is good, room is dark and quiet. Soothing music, question?”

    “Not a bad idea,” Grace stretches his legs a little. “I’ve shown you lots of music. You remember the soothing ones. Why don’t you sing for me?” He asks, jokingly.

    “Good good good!” Rocky chirps excitedly, wiggling around inside his ball. “Yes, Rocky will sing. Grace will listen. Grace will sleep easily.”

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    03 Jul 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 49

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    Grace had nearly died. It would’ve been Rocky’s fault.

    In return, Rocky was getting everything he’d ever wanted.

    Rocky thinks he’s a bad friend. Grace disagrees.

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    03 Jul 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 38

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    “Grace remember now. Grace sabotage mission?” Rocky demanded. “You could do, easy. Grace could open taumoeba tanks. Grace could set spin drive to blow up ship. Grace could do many things.”

    “What? No, no, I haven’t done any of that!” I hurriedly reassured. “I won’t, Rocky. I wouldn’t!”

    “If Rocky had no extra fuel, Grace sabotage mission, question?”

    “No! Rocky, I’m not going to sabotage anything! I wouldn’t do that to you.”

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    There are many bad things about Rocky—as there are about any person I’ve ever met. And that isn’t even talking about myself. But the problem isn’t that he’s bossy, or swears like a sailor even though I can’t directly translate, or takes up more than half the space on my own gosh darn ship…

    …No. The problem is that despite all his flaws, he’s too good.

    Rocky is endlessly, painfully good.

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    Grace and Rocky have a very important conversation.

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    02 Jul 2026