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Yes I gave a tear for this chapter, not that it was a totally sad chapter or a sad journey in general, but that it was an emotional journey that deserved a heartwarming tear-jerker thumbs up 👍🏻. This story talked on social issues and reflected deferent views while allowing a logical progression even if somewhat difficult for the characters. nicely done @Jacob Windigo, May your muse motivate you to write once again when that creative itch visits upon you. 😃

How German of them! 😂 Or the American (cult) version perhaps 🤔

Trick question….there is no right or wrong, win or loss…only how you play the game; or Prepare for the game! Ooh la la

Hot all the way through until the second bell for round two!

Hmmm 🤔, WHOSE YOUR DADDY? Grand daddy, great granddaddy, etc… A House of Fire 🔥, protected by the God of Fire, with sworn secrecy under threat of fire, for the protection of all, and wards to prevent the other non-Fire Ekhos from teleporting in/out. So much mystery surrounding these divided lovers and their true hereditary significance.

Then you missed the old marketing gimmick of Kmart announcing “we have a Blue Light Special now in aisle…..” where a portable cart with a raised blue lighted pole would be sought out. These specials were often limited in quantity but often significant savings that would have people quickly shuffling towards that blue light. So….in the context of a European Blue Light pun for gay guys running to the limited offerings…. 😂

Learning to dance the dance of flight; whether a tango, samba, waltz, or folk dance, the ability to lead with anticipation of what the partnership can give and take is a special talent. As the excitement of this first flight motivates and accelerates Karl’s learning curve we can hope to see him amplify natural talents into dances through the clouds with spins and twirls, dips and dives; just to zoom up and roll into another set of maneuvers for as long as fuel allows. If the Luftwaffe happens to visit during Karl’s training how ironic if he should show his country boy sense of going for a bird shoot; it’s not just practice when you’re learning to feed the family, now he’s fighting to protect his family.

Tour de pants!

Geez, growing up I never knew the significance of the K-mart Blue Light Specials; no wonder people were rushing around.

Queen Cliffiniah Hangar? 🙇‍♀️

😀 they are finding themselves in mutual lust, support, and….hmmm…exclusivity? 😝 What? It’s not a proposal, just bare with me! 😬 On the home front, the bad news is that Nic and Joey are still there and at high risk tonight. I hope they can weather the night safely.

Ahhh, the roommates all know it, and have the boys fairly well figured out, yet these two still can’t fully recognize or appreciate this special dance they’re doing for exactly what it is. Maddox seems to have a better sense of where they’re at but doesn’t know how to discuss it with Jonathan without spooking him; after all, Jonathan is still in full denial. But little does he know that he is contributing to Jonathan denial. However, I believe Jonathan is finally starting to realize the hook is sunk, he just doesn’t believe The Mad Dawg could be more than his initial impression and/or his history allows. I believe Jonathan may be in for an introduction to a much larger and more lively family in the near future. That visit would surely burst the image bubble Jonathan has for Maddox; for the family will definitely see and sense the change and dare say speak freely in typical horde fashion. But the may be the breakout that Jonathan needs to feel as the family circles and supports the boys. @Laura S. Fox, thanks for bringing us these characters and their goofy, wacky, angsty story.

Post the rules for maintaining health standards, and penalties for breach of self-serve courtesies, and sanitation; then remove the contaminated dishes from the serving lines and place them at the girls’ table, then bill them accordingly, while banning them from club entry until bills are settled….done. An unsanitary, discourteous, and arrogant beauty is no beauty at all; it’s just plain wrong, rude, and unhealthy, let alone an unnecessary expense directly and from lost sales from any patrons revolted by their conduct.

Yay 😀, Karl can now see the benefits of his learning efforts! And what a great motivator in having the close family relationship to support and ground him more in what he knows and understands. A great growth period for Karl, where young Karl’s experience moves from being a refugee, and then an adopted son, and now a young defender in training. This is heartwarming as it can be amid a world crisis.

No! The wisp of white, and pink, there is still that little thread…a path! Who and How were they betrayed for that counter attack to be so massive? I don’t trust the Dukes of past sitting in trust, they are not to be trusted as they would sell their mothers for their own glory; while blindly selling themselves to their own destruction. Loren, a pain in the ass, but so loyal once embraced in friendship. Suman still has much to answer for; his forthcoming honesty is his savior…otherwise….

Oh my, this starts to wreak of fowl play with malicious intent possibly predating the death of the Dowager’s King and Mate. So how far back does this hatred go and when did the dominos start to be queued for manipulation and the power grab? Presently the question would beg for validation of Queen Amber’s illness, the possible causes that may mimic nature illness, and to alert the guards; with contingencies for the law’s evoked enforcements. It’s time for Aaron to bring Itumak back to his side as a trusted friend, advisor, and protector. An honest sounding board friend may prove more valued than all the royal plutocrats. I fear the plan may be far more sinister than any could imagine.

So sad is the stress of the young mind trying to understand the abstract; especially when it is so personal , as is love. Faire Tales are easily understood not to be real; after all, they are unseen and just stories, even concepts at times. But this emotion,… this yearning,… is so very real, it even brings persistent and almost obsessive control of thought and energy. It’s interesting to see the different personal interactions as we shift from first impressions to more comprehensive interactions. As her “Dane Lad” searches for sense and reason, I hope the letter from Mrs Hopkins conveys the knowledge, reassurance, and encouragement that a knowing mother can bring in a letter. From the more abstract, to the general, and then the more specific, I hope her understanding of Karl brings the comforts of family and home.

My guess would be that she hates it until she sees the Arrow, then she realizes personal gain in bragging points; having acquaintance and commission with this cherished artist.

Look ma, no clothes!

Oh my gawd, those two are exhausting themselves as much as the pillow fight between Rusty and Maddox. They know they want each other but continue to thrash about to keep from appearing too serious, …. But wait they are serious and the other is not acting serious, … well we agreed not to be but then… he’s not really going to do that is he? Argh 😠 These two are just frustrating themselves, and yet, it may still be the very hop-scotch steps necessary to make them both believe themselves as much as the other. Ahhh the game of young lust taking them on the unexpected left turn direct to love. Fasten the seatbelts as we may have to go around the block to confirm we’re not lost and the directions will bring us back to this same very unexpected spot…yup, they’re doomed. ❤️

Thank goodness it wasn’t CAPT GropesSonEZy that received the life saving and morphing DNA; imagine, CAPT FourHandGropes SonEzy. Perhaps the best punishment for the Capt is to remove the little grubby fingers; Bouncer! Grub Fingers, very snacky. Do they taste just like chicken?

Let Bouncer claw each place on Sonez that he has violated others, but then caution him not to play with his food. If Bouncer cherished the bitter grubs of his home planet, he will surely enjoy the grubby Rinta Captain. …Eat Sonez tonight and sleep, eat, eat, sleep

No doubt love will fill some “empty spaces” for one, the other, or both these boys. Armand will undoubtedly learn new strokes, mediums and textures that will indeed lead to dramatically explosions. 🧨 💥 ❤️ His art will improve also, as he learns more of himself and others. 💡 👨‍🎓

Yup, the ole classic “why didn’t they do” something more logical in the intro of a movie, as we sit there with fresh popcorn 🍿 waiting for the thrill of a good movie….hmmm, because who wants a 10 min movie 🎥? 😂 That same storyline with all its twists, its tears, and its teases is why we come back for more.