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Wowee! I was all set to make some silly comment about exploding rabbits when suddenly EVERYTHING blew up!!

" I think I understand wanting to keep the thing you love close enough to reach without having to explain why". The point at which they both began to reach out, if not yet fully comprehending the feelings developing between them. Love the tours of Augustan Rome.

A lovely chapter. I have just read a short story by sf/fantasy writer Michael Moorcock called The Time Traveller published 60 years ago. And a quote from it " Yet still he yearned to go there and see if he could find some trace of what he needed - though he would only know what he needed when he found it."

Oh my god! Out in the garden today. A neighbourhood cat ( why can't they do their business in their own yards?) chased a squirrel up a tree! I don't know whether I'm in heaven or hell! Vampire, werewolf, squirrel or cat ? I think after reading this episode I am exhausted and need to lie down in a darkened room with a damp cloth on my forehead and contemplate immortality or should that be immorality? From where do you get your inspiration? Don't let it ever fail.

Whilst not as old as Andy or Bartholomew (just loving his appearance in this saga) I watched the first episode of Dr Who back in 1963 ( I was not a child nor even a teenager) and have been watching ever since. From the professorial dad William Hartnell to Ncuti Gatwa( be still my heart) for whom I had great expectations of further associatons with ( again be still my beating heart) Jonathan Groff's the Rogue. And despite all the furor surrounding him, the introduction of John Barrowman (bsmbh) as the gay Jack Harkness into Dr Who and spinoff Torchwood was inspirational). AN EVEN MORE FANTASTIC CHAPTER TODAY! So much to laugh aloud about. So much one could comment on given 6 months. BUT conpiratorial squirrels!! The next time a squirrel (grey sadly rather than the beautiful red), appears in my garden I shall with due deference stand and make obeisance. Just in case!

Tempus omnia revelabit. Bonus, malus, perfidus.

Ita est. At cave, Marce. Donum Arminii Ingemarus est. Donumne verum an falsum erit?

Vague memories of Rome's expansion into Germania made me too check further. O Marce, time Germanos et Arminium donum ferentem. God, to have had access to the net for Latin 70 years ago!!

On a much smaller scale than this beautiful narrative, a poem recollected from amongst many learned over 80 years. Tewkesbury Road by John Masefield. "it is good to be out on the road, and going one knows not where, Going through meadow and village, one knows not whither or why."

We have all suffered from our first pair of walking boots! The blister and plaster seems to explain Oliver's life. Cover pain with a plaster. It makes it bearable but it doesnt take the pain away. Oliver's pilgrimage is not just to get to a destination but to give himself the chance to change. Its not necessarily the destination that's important but the journey itself.

"....duty and desire fitting neatly into a single life..." Two young men whose attraction to each other is obvious for they share similar tastes and feelings. It is good for Marcus that there is empathy between the two for he will have to rely on the more experienced Ingomar when they face wilder trials in Germania.

A beautiful episode. Three men delighting in each other. Henry " was not going anywhere ". Nor am I!

This is my book before bedtime! I have been told I laugh in my sleep. From pantomimes onward at the age of 5. If I manage to stop laughing now at 11.30 pm I am sure to be chuckling when I am asleep. That aside all I can do is echo Ruth's "Oh, my God" . And find a church to go to on Sunday to pray for the continuance of this story for ever and ever. Amen.

Again the ranch closes round to protect Mannly. Recovery from PTSD is difficult and Mannly is getting there but slowly. The stink of the "Skunk" has brought back the horror of that night. Hopefully Mannly's nightmares will not recur; but Jake will be there to hold him if they do. Homophobia has never gone away. Sadly it seems to be on the rise.

Beautiful. Great banter between the brothers, although Cameron isn't aware of who Ryan has been sexting - that could be cause for FUN when he finds out. And the sex between Ryan and Marcus was satisfying for them . Between them the brothers will ensure Marcus comes to terms with the pain he still experiences from Sean's death.

Just a delightful short and tall story. Loved it.

Great opening chapter. I'm in this for the long ride. Whatever. Wherever. Whoever.

Well Lucas in his endearing way is well on his way to becoming an influencer!! I am loving the introduction of Kevin the vampire hunter. But I'm pretty sure Van Helsing is turning in his grave!! Or is that reserved for vampires only? Perhaps not since you're turning the whole myth on its head. Or is that only reserved for vampires?

A most enjoyable chapter. Love the descriptive writing, feeling the warmth of the country both physical and emotional. Oliver seems to have always been uptight epitomised by his way of making his lists and measuring time in his phone conversations with his mother Now he has the opportunity to let himself relax for the first time in a longwhile or perhaps always. I look forward to sharing his journey; or perhaps his pilgrimage?

Looking forward to the development of this story. Interesting characters in Evan and Edmundo. Their first round considered a draw. The beginning of a long duel?

Hilarious. The family scenes and Sunday lunch a sort of a cross ( hopefully not a silver one ) between Soap and Interview with a Vampire. Hope I'm still around when the movie's released!

Oliver is making a determined effort not to fall into depression over his divorce and dismissal. A fresh start and another country opening up new experiences and new friendships. A very promising start.

With Henry now committed to Nico and Ivo do we foresee an invitation to Marcus to join in the fun?

!Peacocks are just gay chickens! Humorous, uplifting, sexy. Loved every aspect of this story.

There yet remain. these three. Bewitched bothered and bewildered. And the greatest of these is bewitched.