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November 1, 2019
Lulling
We’ve reached November, and that means it’s time to turn my attention to #NaNoWriMo2019. Jacques will be lulling for the duration, but I’m always interested in collecting prompts for the next update burst. Here’s my ongoing challenge. Suggest a prompt—either a word or a phrase—and I’ll choose my favorites and post the list in case you’d like to drabble (or drawble) along next time I do a round. If life cooperates, Lord Mettlebright’s Man will be back in December.
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October 31, 2019
LMM 92: Undeserving
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 who’s being true to himself.
Chapter Ninety-Two: Undeserving
“Do not pledge yourself so flippantly, Jackie.” Argent pulled away. “I cannot give you what you want.”
So frustrating! Hadn’t they covered this? “I’m trying to tell you that you alrea...
October 30, 2019
LMM 91: What’s Yours Is Mine
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 who’s been through a lot.
Chapter Ninety-One: What’s Yours Is Mine
“Happiness,” Argent repeated thoughtfully. “You have always been the sort who finds it easily.”
Once again, Jacques suspected a compliment. Perhaps even a touch of envy...
Daruma Teacups
Red and Blue. One perk of living in easy distance to all sorts of Asian markets is … stumbling across treasures. I actually have daruma teacups in four colors. I’ll show the others to you another time. But these are the ones mentioned (fleetingly) in Tamiko and the Two Janitors. Fun find!
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Such adorable grumps. ::twinkle::
October 29, 2019
LMM 90: Simple Pleasures
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 younger brother.
Chapter Ninety: Simple Pleasures
Jacques impulsively added, “And I want Bon-Bon to be jealous.”
“That one may be difficult.” Argent’s gaze drifted out of focus. “Your brother rarely looks any farther than the reflection in hi...
“October 28, 2019
LMM 89: Creature Comforts
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 hideaway.
Chapter Eighty-Nine: Creature Comforts
“Enlighten me,” challenged Argent. “What sets the man before me apart from the spoiled boy who haunts my memories?”
Jacques breezily summed up. “Adult interests.”
“Too vague.” Argent waved a hand. “You promised...
“Trees and Stones
Thank you to Alicja for this entry in the Photo Challenge I hosted in August. She must be a crystal adept with a bonsai collection (and an artistic touch).
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LMM 88: Bad Memories
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 conscience-stricken one.
Chapter Eighty-Eight: Bad Memories
“Little Jackie Smythe.” Argent’s fingers brushed a flushed cheek. “This is how I remember you.”
Jacques turned his face. “Don’t treat me like a child.”
“My treatment of that child plagues me....
October 26, 2019
LMM 87: Soiled and Spoiled
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 spoiled one.
Chapter Eighty-Seven: Soiled and Spoiled
Jacques stomped forward, pointed down. “You are sitting in soil.”
Argent placidly took note of his setting.
Reaching out to test the fabric, Jacques’ pique redoubled. “This is silk, isn’t it? Oh, fo...
Japanese Peanuts
Kind of Addicting. I actually like to keep Japanese peanuts in stock. They’re especially good for snacking during NaNoWriMo.
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