Forthright .'s Blog, page 136
June 28, 2020
LMM 155: Argent, Tsumiko, Michael, Sansa
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 close-knit ones.
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Argent, Tsumiko, Michael, Sansa
On the beach below, a picnic blanket and umbrella were arranged. Sansa and Isla paddled in the shallows, giving Annika and Mei a swimming lesson. How they’d pried Mei fr...
June 26, 2020
LMM 154: Unconfined to Quarters
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 noteworthy one.
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Unconfined to Quarters
“I’m not supposed to be seen.”
Jacques wasn’t impressed. “You’re sitting in plain sight.”
“Hiding in plain sight. It’s surprisingly effective for someone like me. Say, what tipped...
Mood Stripes 168: Secure
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the steady one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 168: Secure
“Oi,” hissed Inuyasha from below, trying not to interrupt Miroku.
“I have her.” Kohaku’s arm slid around Kagome’s waist, steadying her.
She hadn’t noticed him climbing after her. All her concern was for Sesshoumaru’s feelings, but the first faint bloom of ...
June 25, 2020
LMM 153: Feline Foresight
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 stamp of approval.
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Feline Foresight
“What? Oh, right.” Jacques touched his forehead. Apparently, whatever magic Hisoka had traced there was still in force, despite Jacques’ rigorous skin care regimen. “You’r...
LMM: Feline Foresight
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 stamp of approval.
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Feline Foresight
“What? Oh, right.” Jacques touched his forehead. Apparently, whatever magic Hisoka had traced there was still in force, despite Jacques’ rigorous skin care regimen. “You’r...
Reaver Classifications
Ward. The first reaver classification readers of the Amaranthine Saga encounter is ward, which is a bit of a catch-all category. Lots of subsets, depending on aptitudes and affinities. In a very general sense, wards are capable of crafting sigils.
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“Please, call me Michael. Ward is really more of a job description than a surname.”
“You’re a … ward?” That brought up unsettling images of wardens and prisoners. “I thought you were Aunt Eimi’s driver.”
“That’s certainly why I’m behind the wh...
June 24, 2020
LMM 152: Uninvited
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 rarely subtle.
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Uninvited
With a graceful wave, the stranger said, “These are not the droids you are looking for.”
Jacques blinked. “Pardon?”
“Ignore me.”
But this Amaranthine was difficult to ignore. Youngish...
June 23, 2020
LMM 151: Morning Meander
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 missed one.
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Morning Meander
Jacques stole a croissant from the cooling rack where absurdly excellent pastries always seemed to be waiting and carried his coffee into the garden.
He strolled toward a line of festive ban...
Mood Stripes 167: Reckless
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the sweetheart. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 167: Reckless
Kagome clambered recklessly, hoping she wasn’t hurting Sesshoumaru any more than he already was. Her light blazed into one scarlet eye. His pupil narrowed, and the stripes vanished from his fur, surprise pulling him out of a darkening mood.
When had she ...
June 22, 2020
LMM 150: Longest Flight
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 finally gets around to it.
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Longest Flight
As sunset neared, Michael and Sansa came down to the beach.
Roughing hair.
Cupping cheeks.
Wrapping towels.
Listening ears.
Each gathered up a weary boy. Gingko and Suu...
