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While I understand emotions run high on the discipline of kids, in the USA, all 50 states allow corporal punishment by parents. The notion that belts, paddles, switches or even a open hand, are illegal is not true in and of itself; it still boils down to intent and whether harm was done. In many cases bruises, broken skins or bones constitute such harm, while merely witnessing a parent spanking a kid or a rosy cheek (face or bum) doesn’t rise to the level to be abuse unless such previously mentioned harm is present. If there is physical rage and words by the parents to make such harm the expected outcome then attempted abuse may be a player but that too would normally require some prior history to show intent and likelihood vs putting fear into a child needing boundaries. My point is the laws are much more diverse than a board statement that any physical discipline is abuse, conversely, some evidence shows emotional discipline can have more lasting and detrimental affects to children’s mental health and development. It’s not in vogue to say so presently but there is lots of conflicting evidence supporting scientific studies.

Happy, happy, joy, joy, SLAP! Tears and Sniffles 🤧 don’t lie.

Beware, like the dwarf in LoTR, I think that’s Yak hair they’re using…either that or hair from down under (no, not Australia, i.e. below the belt).

Yeah, as in a cemetery vault. No more victimizing child or others for Abel; even the prisoner population deserves better. So as the legal expression goes…”give him enough rope to hang himself” would be doing humanity a favor; I guess that makes me an inAbeler. 👿 😡

There, I said it. At least in a song within a production. So I think the message was heard by many, but especially the target of Tim’s heart. Great chapter!

They mention it was the last song of the movie they attended, but from that movie date everyone was in tears, including Ben. So this song has already been proven as powerful and heartfelt in that movie storyline. As @Cane23says it well,“teen drama!” It’s a world without baseline references as experience hadn’t been gained at the same rates or at all; Tim has never been there, perhaps “I love you” implies as much as the promise rings or maybe engagement; that adult couple’s language. Meanwhile, Tim has his own experience, but perhaps that is the problem, as maybe he hasn’t ever had the “I love you” returned or the non-returned expression linked with the [slow down there Guy] makes a compounding insecurity for Guy; so while maybe more experienced, maybe not so pleasant experience.

@John Henry, congratulations on bringing this wonder tail of biologically abandoned children, finding a dad (even before he knew) who loves them and protects them, then to find his own love, but as a partner equally awarded love and blessings by all to be family; a family of love and choice. The story is much too relatable and well written than to rely on political jabs not directly a part of the tale. The current political climate drags us all into a frenzy that divides us with prejudice; I’d refrain from nonfiction political jabs, especial wishing casualties upon any candidate of any party. Likewise, much like newton’s laws, any force has an equal an opposing force; ratcheting up just brings an equally opposing force right back upon us. Thanks for sharing your work and this tale. I look forward to a series continuing this storyline that’s hard not to like. ❤️

Ahhh, but such a well buried piece of information; Sol or Juyx, Nave or Skai, is it the hue of his green human eyes or can the prince view deep within to see Jacob’s Skai form? The reference is singular, and Jacob is in human skin, so to whom In his lineage is he referring? What is the relationship of this prince if indeed he is linked to Akuzio’s past? Left open or unanswered (deflected) as the White Lady/Great Mother referred to seeing much of Sol and Juyx in both Q and Akuzio; but that context insinuated that to be their love beyond boundaries, the same as Sol and Juyx HAVE…is there more? A resounding yes, the Lady of Mystery, Secrets, and Riddles, can’t help but be so. Then again, could it be a total coincidence of another acquaintance in the prince’s past? Even within family of Skai, the Council of Nine each seem to have tolerated secrets and plays at power or will. So will the prince even disclose his thoughts or make an alternative power play to mentor Jacob until he tests Jacob and his own theories? Meaning, …is he really friend of foe, for if Jacob is Royalty, both Nave and Skai, that could threaten the power of the council. Being that Jacob is openly thought to be only Skai by everyone else, secret knowledge of his lineage could be his parents’ worst fears coming about; a matter of life and death for Jacob, with enemies probable in both Nave and Skai circles.

What an interesting story, and a terrible time for Mr Cliff Hanger to show up! But many other lingering questions and observations; unexpected portal activation and a compulsion to enter. Soullen enters with all Nave bowing to royalty, while the Skai Jacob remains sitting acting as if his little brother mentee has just crashed the party. While pompously naive, Soullen is an interesting twist, in presence, his naivety, and his apparent respect to Q as his brother and leader among Nave. Now, @The Writer X, please post the next chapter as this is unacceptable. @The Writer X, did you not see my message, please post. Why are you not responding @The Writer X? You shall answer me now, that is a royal command. @The Writer X, you shall correct this behavior immediately.

Ok, couldn’t resist, I gave you the angry 😡 But that is a very good question. The storyline has the young royals teleporting across time and distance so as to have been blind to the gods and spirits; so it’s curious who or what could be at the vault. As @Al Norris pointed out on my ghost comment that reading the Crags may hold some of the secrets. No, Aegir is not Haley Joel Osmet nor is the animated dead Bruce Willis, but likewise, can we say it is dead walkers or might it be more spirts etched in time, or even some ancients not fully materialized from magic spanning the times? We’re seeing these young royals traveling across time but now existing in a plain were from the Crags, spirits (echos etched in time?) are trapped in replay around the old ancients war table. Lucas the Lost is the destination as Lucas has been found though not understanding his part; it seems he may have magic secrets that spans the times?? I’ve not reviewed that Crags for a while as I was waiting for this to catch up more too so forgive the general references of the ancient table and associated spirits.

From chapter 19: [Aegir sprung away as the Dragon’s head came towards him. He had no desire to be close to any teeth as big as those were. He could see Hontel give a mighty upward swing, trying to drive his longsword under the scales on the Dragon’s exposed side. Aegir didn’t see what happened, but he was sure, by yet another roar of pain, that Hontel had done what he wanted. Further down on the dragon, Sigvat yanked his horn out of the now-shattered knee joint, but he wasn’t truly satisfied. While his face was still covered and dripping with the Red’s blood, he wanted more. He reared back and, with everything he could muster, punched the dragon right in the same spot his horn had entered before, creating a gaping wound. Ro’onem roared in pain again, but this time, he suddenly shifted and brought his tail around as quickly as he could, and it slammed into the odd-looking creature and threw it halfway across the cavern, causing his attackers to have to scramble out of the way. Aegir saw that the Dragon had tail-whipped Sigvat away and was slowly moving his head back toward the two remaining assailants. There was no time to go to the Rhinoling's aid. He remembered then what Syth had done back on the first day they met, and Killian killed the True Green. Aegir waited until he saw the temple plate on the Red, and that’s when he charged.] Having witnessed battle previously when thought to be ungifted and gleaming lessons from that engagement, Aegir joins in battle. Whether one battle or many, fighting under threat of life in actual combat makes you newly hardened; enough to be dragon gifted with rights to dragon scale armor…yeah, battle hardened. For this story and a youth that may or may not have ever heard details of and obviously never seen the evil Crags or any Dead Walkers, if indeed that’s what he’s witnessing, the term ghosts was used in a more generic reference of the animated dead beings of the past, whether possessing body or not. My comment was tongue in cheek, not truly believing Bruce Willis was actually there, nor that literal ghosts were now part of the storyline.

Well of course…he sees dead people ; dead, but still alive, so is this a guest appearance by Bruce Willis? Haha 😬 Oh please, no more un-dead zombies. Nothing like a newly battled hardened yet youthful call of “AIEEEEEEEEEE, HELP” at the sight of ghosts. 😂 Can we please have a societal Noah’s Arc of Sand Dragons? Royal guards, Trues, Warriors, and more? Sir Cliff Hanger has unfortunately been found amongst the archives too, here, there, everywhere cliffhangers, a timeless ole chap.

His Shittyness, as Calvin a Royal…pain in the ass. Allegedly

YES! I couldn’t resist. Three Dog Night could have been a soundtrack for this story…after all Kevin was left all alone, therefore, One Is the Loneliest Number is fitting as Kevin collects himself and his life, while his heart yearns for Eric. Then reference above to the final ACT; Just An Old Fashioned Love Song 💕. The keyboards (synthesizers) used in the seventies were quite wonderful as rock brought new power to the stage, but the keyboards often brought fullness and carried the harmony to new levels; concerts became more than stage presence…as presence became production. Well, in my 2 cent opinion that is. Haha 😛

A touching story with all the tragedy and comedy 🎭 of life. Yes the author could have left out the arrest, but then Kevin would not have fully learned and accepted his value to Eric, the band, and the crew. He had tunnel vision focusing on his life, and his love. Finding confidence, he grew into a man capable of loving himself while still fully devoted to the love he first saw on TV, then truly found with his groupie courage. Nicely done, @Lee Wilson. Just An Old-Fashioned, Love Song, coming down in three part harmony…Kevin, tickle those ivories! Edit add, for those less familiar.

Why order a stress test when other methods will work? Quackery? Of course ER doctors don’t get much rest nor do they get much opportunity for levity; either way, poor judgment for treating a kid already needing psychiatric care. Hmmm, perhaps scientific methods are truly safer and more reliable! Haha

“Kevin sang the song. He didn't bust any eardrums. All it took now, was convincing him he could perform it live.” Well…Eric has already had him doing oral exercises and working on vocal range; he may really enjoy hearing Kevin’s confidence in getting more vocal.

I hesitate due to spoilers. As Meatloaf sang…Let Me Sleep On It. 😝

Some say if you show your ass, then expect to be bitten. He did “pay the rent” BUTT THAT WASN’T LEGAL TENDER. hahah Ahhh youth, …once bitten, twice shy does get boring. 😂 Carpe diem!

Ok Dr LeEvil, of @Lee Wilson , the onion of your twisted plots is about is layered as the band’s tour schedule; good thing there’s lots of cities worth touring in the USA! Haha Thanks for the “entertaining” tale.

Exactly, since when is a search warrant used for code/permit violations? Likewise, why again is a drone search of the property being conducted? Why was a warrant issued against private property that was vandalized? Too much still doesn’t add up. 🤦‍♂️ 😡

This is a classic case of “be careful what you ask for…you may get it!”

A quick re-assignment to a far removed area for the constable? and perhaps 🤔 some irregular judicial activities come to light as the judge finds retirement more inviting these coming days. 😖!

That warrant is a blatant overreach by the officers and an abuse of authority by the judge. This seems more than coincidence; it’s too convenient in light of the many inquiries into the origin protectees whereabouts. Perhaps there are leaks associated with the first case but likewise the second case could have been the source that fed the network for the bad elements. Unfortunately the constable 👮‍♂️ is either corrupt, or he is just a bully with a badge; his curiosity doesn’t trump personal privacy and the rights of owners. 🤦‍♂️ So sad 😞, but all too realistic around the world…human nature.