LMM 11: Focal Point

Lord Mettlebright’s Man

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 Tsumiko’s favorite uncle.

Chapter Eleven: Focal Point

“Back up a few steps,” Ginkgo ordered gruffly.  

Jacques obeyed and all but fell into the depths of a leather chair, baby and all. It occurred t...