The Pattern In A Sea Of Red

The Pattern In A Sea Of Red

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Complete Sat, Jul 17, 202128m

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A merc in search of work on the planet Talicar, Ike goes to see about a new job. But is this a job... or is this a test? And why does it feel like Ike's been here before?

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