(Shoot. Think I gotta roll after this. Post when able: RL is busy for me.)<br/><br/>[Remmy and ****]<br/><br/>Downtown in Apollo City was not a safe place... many less scrupulous citizens of the city made the alleys here hunting grounds.<br/><br/>But what was looking at Remmy right now was not even an unscrupulous citizen, but a member of a different nation within the city itself.<br/><br/>The being did not have a name. It had been called, Baby, Little one, and darling by Mother and elder siblings. But it's individual mind was not strong or complex enough to hold a complete individual identity. This being did not deserve a name. Not that it minded... it was a great relief, to never be alone, to have many minds providing wisdom, direction, and stability that was far greater than this one would ever have alone.<br/><br/>Perhaps it would seek to grow stronger at some point. Increase it's distinctiveness, become a stronger voice in the song. comprehend and feel more, and more intensely. Perhaps it would remain as it was, content in it's simplicity... but these were concepts for another time and place.<br/><br/>Right now, this being was enjoy the distinct individual thrill of creeping along slowly, staying hidden in the dark shadows of the alley... it's six legs carefully gripping the ferro-crete walls as it peered down at the furry sentient below it.<br/><br/>This Scuttler, and it's birth-sisters, had been allowed to exercise it's individuality outside it's home... to experience hunting. They were not alone, of course... two walking Mantoids supervised their locations and minds, and even an enormous Elder, a 'Guardian' co-ordinated this 'field-trip'. They would aid the simple Scuttlers if needed, and the Scuttlers were grateful for the constant advice and veteran guidance: There were many rules and dangers outside the Hivehome, and none wanted to bring trouble by attacking the wrong target.<br/><br/>But this Scuttler... it had it's gaze locked on Remmy's unsuspecting head. It was in the ZONE, every simple fiber in it's mind was focused on him... it almost forgot to have it's escorts look through her eyes, to check if this was an acceptable target.