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June 25, 2021
Mood Stripes 252: Blank
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s paying attention. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 252: Blank
Kagome’s mind went blank. What should she ask? She didn’t even know what she didn’t know.
Sesshoumaru simply kissed her eyebrow and gazed off again.
Out from under the weight of his gaze, her brain un-mushed. “If our wishes a...
Every Word Matters
Piece it Together. I don’t always explain everything on the spot. Some readers like the hints and asides, since it allows them to put together all the little clues & reach a conclusion. Some of you probably want to throttle me. (Eheh.) In this case, I’m quite willing to explain a passing reference in yesterday’s chapter of Lord Mettlebright’s Man. Argent asks, “Shall I ask one of the sedge to assist you?”
Little by little in the Amaranthine Saga (and most especially in the Songs of the A...
LMM 265: Rascals All
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 fortunate one.
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Rascals All
Nonny stood his ground. “I needta talk to Jacques.”
“And this is as good a place as any for a private word?” Argent challenged.
“Good thinking. Thanks, gov.”
“Tsk. Brat.”
...June 24, 2021
LMM 264: Out of Bounds
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 impervious to barriers.
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Out of Bounds
Jacques set to work, putting things to rights. The clothes were exquisite, of course. He wouldn’t have abided them here otherwise. But appropriate to the occasion? “Wa...
LMM 263: Encroachment
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 territorial one.
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Encroachment
With a hand over his gaping mouth, Jacques surveyed the upheaval in Argent’s closet. “Mon dieu,” he finally managed. “You are a menace.”
“I had help.”
“It looks like you tur...
June 23, 2021
Bard & Barbarian
Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch24, “Unfinished Business.” Imber hasn’t forgotten a question that’s been awaiting Marc’s answer for several years now.
June 22, 2021
Mood Stripes 251: Upward
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one employing turnabout. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 251: Upward
He eased her down and patiently rearranged her limbs across his truncated ones, then gazed off over the meadow. Slowly, his stripes cooled to a serene turquoise.
“What is this?” Kagome ventured.
“Pleasant.”
“But… why?”
“I...
LMM 262: Home for the Holiday
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 surprisingly optimistic one.
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Home for the Holiday
When Jacques turned back, Timur had coaxed Kyrie into his arms.
At fifteen, the young battler had matched his mother’s height, and his jawline showed eviden...
LMM 261: A Good Balance
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 puppy dog eyes.
261
A Good Balance
“I brought someone,” said Jacques.
“You think I did not notice?”
“Well, I can be quite the distraction.”
Sansa pushed easily to her feet. “Who is this that you ...
June 21, 2021
LMM 260: Fit
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 is probably joking. Probably.
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Fit
Jacques was no battler, but keeping up with crossers definitely helped a fellow stay fit. He joined their workout, though at half the speed of Sansa and the boys.
“...
