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The rogue hated by Rovnar is a great red dragon. The one from the story that captivated those around the campfire was a red warrior dragon

Red dragon called Rogue? Hmmm... Is it the same one?....

I don't insist anything in our PMs.

First off, why would I want to even go to your wedding? I have better things to do. Second, you're not denying that Delusion and Denial will be part of your wedding ceremony.

Eh, I could do without you insisting that you're my Phi...

Uhm... they're your childhood friends, not mine. In fact Delusion is your best man for your wedding with Clo and Denial is Clo's maid of honor...

I just realized, @Drew Espinosa and I now are at 99 pages of PMs. Apparently, despite how much we argue, we aren't sick of talking to each other yet.

I noticed you didn't say correct definitions

Perhaps I was too kind when I referred to Roger as Phil's jack ass son. Having said that I will say by Phil's own admission he married Eloise so he would not go to Vietnam.Although it was her idea was he using her? Phil said he hurt Eloise deeply Roger probably saw how hurt his Mom was and when he found out the truth about Phil he got very angry.Up to that point very understandable. Where Roger loses me is when Phil said “He actually told me that he didn’t want me anywhere near his son because he was afraid that I would molest him.” That was such an asinine thing to say.There are two possibilities here one Roger really believes that making him a moron and perhaps Phil's grandson following the same path.Or Roger doesn't believe that and said what he said with the intention of hurting Phil .Still wrong bur perhaps that could be fixed.I'll reserve further comment until Phil and Colin talk about Roger in the next chapter. The situation with Stanley? Oh wow not good and I find Mrs Sullivan not showing up the next morning an ominous sign 🤞

What Phil is recounting here is not unique. Getting married to avoid conscription (yes we had that in Australia too for the Vietnamese war) and and/or because “I loved her,” I responded sadly. “But it wasn’t a sexual type of love." was more common at that time than you might think. This chapter has reminded me of enjoying the musical "Hair" when it came out. I still have a recording somewhere. I must find it and have a listen

I'm also worried about Stanley. Linking up with Maxwell can be double edged. Having a friend with an accepting and supporting family could be positive and uplifting for Stanley. Unfortunately, on the other hand two gay teens who are both facing unresolved rejection (Maxwell and homecoming king) could put both in a downward spiral towards double suicide. Thank you @Ronyx for this story.

Speaking of truth, how are your friends Delusion and Denial?

It was good for Phil to get out into the real world again and enjoyed his non-institution meal with Colin and Jason when he explained his conflict with his son. Roger's grudge that has been held for over thirty-five years, is deep, and will probably not be reversed. The situation with Stanley, nurse Sullivan’s son, threw cold water on their good mood, was followed by a quick return to the nursing home. Phil's relationship with his wife Eloise was revealed to Colin and a lot of memories of that time in Phil s life. Very interesting chapter.

Pure Drewth.

We think that the world is a better place, then this shit happens! Not just in stories but in real life. sigh. We like to think that our society has evolved beyond mere tribalism. It hasn't and we may never evolve beyond that. Someone is different, that makes them 'other.' Others are to be feared, they become enemies and must be irradicated.

this was actually part of today's conversation with my therapist. it's OK if your goal is simply to make it through the next 2 minutes, the next day, 2 days. goals don't have to be all encompassing. this is not to say that big goals are bad. they are important too. for future growth. my homework is to sort my goals and bring them next time.

No problem with the extra post. Technology is great - when it works I fed the lyrics for White Rabbit into the Bing Image Creator. The AI results were interesting, to say the least 🫣 In my opinion, Grace Slick was a fantastic singer. The two referenced songs are my favorites, but Jefferson Airplane of that era did some great work

The fact that your crazy mind doesn't believe me is not my problem

fraud president

The truth isn't your problem? All of you should care for the truth, just like I do!