Forthright .'s Blog, page 138
June 16, 2020
Mood Stripes 165: Blissful
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with a thing. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 165: Blissful
Kagome praised Shishi, who endured the sting of antiseptic spray and antibiotic ointment. When Kohaku returned, he helped her wind gauze.
“Is he saying anything?” Kagome asked.
“I think he is beyond words.”
They combed Shishi’s drying fur until he ...
June 15, 2020
Inventory
Behind the Scenes. I usually restock my books when my tidy piles dwindle to five copies left. I’m teetering on the edge with six copies remaining of multiple titles. So I feel like I’m sitting on a fence. Aaalmost there. Do you want to sneak in an order to tip the scales? ::twinkle::
Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox – $20 (includes shipping)
Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal – $20 (includes shipping)
Tamiko and the Two Janitors – $25 (includes shipping)
Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology – $25 (inc...
LMM 143: To Be Asked
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 done what few do.
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To Be Asked
Gilen bounded toward the driftwood pile, footloose and fancy-free and shouting in French, but Nonny’s hooves gave him trouble. He wallowed in the sand until Timur lent him an arm...
June 14, 2020
LMM 142: Pish Tosh
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 missed the obvious.
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Pish Tosh
They descended en masse, lively in the manner of children who’ve had too much cake. Except for Mori. Eyes on Suuzu, the boy hid behind Deece.
“What’s wrong?”
“It may be instinct,” ...
LMM 141: The Reserved Type
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 practically family.
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The Reserved Type
“Hey, Suuzu. Can you work around my tail?”
“Certainly.” Suuzu took the length of blue cloth. “Will my touch offend?”
“Nah, we’re good,” Gingko said in reasonable tones. “...
June 13, 2020
Every Word Matters
Word Nerd. I love words. I was thinking it would be fun to do a series of graphics that celebrate some of the key words (and names) in the Saga & Songs. Stuff like this will probably start cropping up here and on my other social media:
I think it would also be fun to do a series with the different varieties of Ephemera. And maybe even one for clan names. Time will tell. ::twinkle::
June 12, 2020
LMM 140: Fraternity
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 teasing nature.
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Fraternity
“A tailor?” Jacques perked up in more ways than one.
Gingko was kind enough not to remark. “It was on your list of demands. Not sure why Dad’s so determined to fulfill them all. Tr...
Bard & Barbarian
New Chapter. I’ve updated Bard & Barbarian, my Patreon exclusive story that delves into the backstory of the two characters I play in weekly DnD campaigns. “Imber was only a boy when he first met the divine beast who would one day share his adventures.” The story is available to supporters at any level (Glimmer starts at $1/month), and it updates at least once a month. Today’s chapter is called “Good Customers.”
June 11, 2020
LMM 139: Accepting Applications
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 comfortable enough to tease.
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Accepting Applications
The moment Argent carried off Tsumiko, Timur tore off clothes like it was a race.
“Want me to hold up a towel?” offered Gingko.
“Non.” Jacques removed his c...
June 10, 2020
Natsume Yuujinchou
Natsume’s Book of Friends. I always have a hard time pinpointing my favorite anything … because it always depends. I don’t have a single favorite book, but I can narrow down my favorites within a genre (eg. my favorite book with dragons in it or my current favorite investigative duo). I don’t have a favorite song, because what I want to listen to depends entirely on my mood. I also don’t have a favorite character (of my own). People ask me this a lot, actually. And I have a pat answer: “The one ...
