Even after the arrests, even after the avalanche of damning papers, even after the last crimson-stained feather has been pulled from the last grinder's gears... Dust knows those Rainbow Factories are still mulching minds unprepared to face them.

The difference now is just if she'll find her way out in time.

100th fic anniversary, folks! Figured since I had my start in one grimdark universe, I should make this milestone focus on another. Pic credit goes to DarkLamprey, btw.

Winner of the 64th Panic Fic Contest in Quills and Sofas Speedwriting, overseen by ROBCakeran. The theme was Device(s).