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December 22, 2020
News Hound
Updated! Iruka is sent undercover on a mission that bears every resemblance to an enforced vacation. It’s the world’s most boring assignment. And the loneliest. Until a chatty photojournalist named Sukea starts hanging around. Canon Divergence. [Iruka & Kakashi/Sukea/Hound]
This Naruto fanfic updates on Tuesdays. Chapter 15: “Hard Up” just posted.
December 21, 2020
LMM 201: Clan Colors
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one with an eye for color.
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Clan Colors
A bamboo-lined path appeared, marked by stone lanterns. Jacques spied the telltale shine of crystals. “Barriers?”
“Old ones. This has always been his home.”
“Both H...
ART: Silver Bells
Happy Dichotomy Day! One thing people keep asking me for is MOAR moments with Argent & Tsumiko. While I can’t deliver those in books set away from Stately House, I can treat you in other ways. Like so…
“Silver Bells” | art by FoxOfTwilight
For the record, 1) The jingle jammies were totally a gift from Lapis, and 2) Fox and I seem to have kicked off a whole series of cozy pajama pics. Expect more relaxed, at-home moments with more members of the cast in the near future! ::twinkle::
December 20, 2020
LMM 200: Undisclosed Location
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the world-famous one.
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Undisclosed Location
“He has a house?” Jacques couldn’t recall Hisoka ever mentioning a home, although Isla lived with him.
Argent hummed an affirmative. “He does not publicize the locatio...
December 19, 2020
LMM 199: Little Boy Blues
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who defines doggishness.
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Little Boy Blues
Later, Harmonious cleared his throat. “Before Hisoka lays claim to you, I have a question.”
“Concerning…?
“Fashion.”
Jacques took a step back and gave the...
December 18, 2020
LMM 198: Hunting Party
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the trusting one.
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Hunting Party
In retrospect, Jacques supposed he should have notified someone he was leaving.
The Starmark compound was adjacent to New Saga’s campus, a pleasant walk through a private wood. B...
Mood Stripes 216: Rapt
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who grew up with a family shrine. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 216: Rapt
Kohaku placed stones while Kagome chatted with Rin and Jaken the same way she kept Grandma Higurashi up to date on happenings at home. Little things to set their hearts at ease.
Sesshoumaru listened raptly. Had he belie...
LMM 197: Small Doses
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one with a battler’s instincts.
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Small Doses
As usual, Ever took charge. “Dis way!”
The boys sprang ahead, racing each other.
“Manners!” Jacques sang out. “I’m only human.”
It was sad, really, having t...
December 16, 2020
LMM 196: The Most Important Thing
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s often confused by instincts.
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The Most Important Thing
Jacques had been nagged, mocked, and scolded for everything from the length of his hair to his taste in shoes. That’s why he was resolved that he...
This could be the day.
Level 40. Those of you who play Pokemon GO! know what a big deal it is to hit Level 40 in the game. It became a bigger deal when it was announced (last month) that trainers who achieve this milestone before December 31 will get “legacy” status, commensurate bragging rights, extra goodies, and a cool hat. With enough raid invites (and maybe some new friends), I could potentially hit the XP goal and level up … today!
If you play Pokemon GO! and would like to be in-game friends, email your frie...
