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July 5, 2020
LMM 159: Discretion
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 discreet one.
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Discretion
“Do you approve of Sinder?”
“Not unreservedly.” Argent chose a tunic. “Please consider every word he utters to be shared in confidence.”
“Yes, my lord.” Jacques relieved Argent of his unfortuna...
Reminder: Photo Challenge
Ideal Setting. This is a quick reminder that there’s a new Photo Challenge underway. Here’s a snapshot of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox amidst fallen gingko leaves, sent to me last fall by Jeanine. What would make a good setting for your own photo shoot? ::twinkle::
YOU HAVE TWO MONTHS!
June 20 – August 20
Send me a link to your #bookstagram or blog post, pins or pic-spam.
Tweet your pics using @ForthWrites, and I’ll retweet.
Email me your snapshots or leave them here in comments.
*DO* notify m...
July 4, 2020
Mood Stripes 170: Petted
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the curious one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 170: Petted
For the next two days, Sesshoumaru made no effort to shift out of canine form. No one asked for his reasons. He did as he pleased. But he was beginning to question himself.
Since when did he hesitate? Since when did he need excuses?
Since then. Since now....
July 3, 2020
Pokemon GO!
Let’s Be Friends. It worked so well the last time I asked that I’m going to do it again. Because one of the first challenges issued by Professor Willow this morning (for the new missions leading up to GOfest) was … make a new friend. Anybody else need a friend? ::twinkle::
Email me – always.forthright at gmail dot com – with your friends code!
June 30, 2020
Mood Stripes 169: Divided
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the trapped ones. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 169: Divided
“He’s not angry with us,” Kagome whispered.
“No,” agreed Kohaku. “Why would he be?”
“Presumption?”
“No. Sesshoumaru-sama understands compassion.”
Angling her flashlight so it wouldn’t blind Kohaku, she joked, “Are we stuck here all night?”
“I would not ...
LMM 158: Left Holding the Baby
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 for the one whose persistence is rewarded.
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Left Holding the Baby
Jacques timed his arrival in the kitchen to coincide with the return of the beach party. They came squelching in, trailing damp towels and shedding sand. Mus...
June 29, 2020
LMM 157: The Older Brother
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 flustered one.
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The Older Brother
Sinder’s eyes widened. “We’re part of a team! The team’s the secret! Juuyu’s not … mine-mine.”
Jacques tried to fathom his reaction. “But you want him to be?”
“What? NO! I’m … damn.”
“I...
LMM 158: The Older Brother
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 flustered one.
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The Older Brother
Sinder’s eyes widened. “We’re part of a team! The team’s the secret! Juuyu’s not … mine-mine.”
Jacques tried to fathom his reaction. “But you want him to be?”
“What? NO! I’m … damn.”
“I...
June 28, 2020
LMM 156: Delicious
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 his heart set.
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Delicious
Jacques turned his back on the scene of domestic harmony. “Are you going to tell me your name?”
“Sinder.”
“And why are you lurking about?”
He cast a sulky glance at the house. “I’m jus...
Snapshots
Little Things. While working on today’s chapter, I’m treating myself to the LAST of my stash of kuro goma daifuku. This one looks rather well on a little plate I picked up at a Japanese variety store, which in turn looks rather well with the pajama pants I’m currently wearing. ::twinkle::
For the uninitiated, “kuro” is black, and “goma” is sesame. They’re my personal favorite of the many varieties of daifuku, which are anko (red bean paste) filled mochi rolled in black sesame seeds. If your gro...
