Aliens who share distant human ancestors with Earthlings arrive on Earth seeking refuge, and their African lineage run into issues with the US government.

Content warnings: Racism, genocide

Copyright khōréō magazine 2025. Story by Chris Campbell, edited by Isabella Kestermann. Audio edition read by Mike Castoro and produced by Lian Xia Rose, with casting by Jenelle DeCosta.

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