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I’m envisioning Sonez immediately displacing blame for all actions and consequences on Essell, but with Essell’s new found confidence and purpose his defensive rage will still erupt in a youthful fit likely to award Sonez a FOUR HANDED BITCH SLAPPING before stepping aside for introductions from Garjah…No Bouncer, daddy’s not mad, he is just making sure Mr. Sonez understands his position towards your daddy-mama. You can play with Mr. Sonez when daddy is done. Hahahaha 👿 😄 Mr Sonez, as to your claims of first contact, Essell has been before their High Council and has established social interactions on a recurring basis; game point Essell, the young earthling scientist.

The incubator was damaged as was much of the other equipment,…BUT, that does not mean critical functions are not still being accomplished. Adam has had a rough go, wow, being operated on amidst war in space; haha 😛, sky rockets in flight, this is no afternoon delight, but hopefully his thoughts of Castro may still guard his spirit and soul. Sage battles his own history and echos of new found attachment emotions and…, dare say, compassion for others??? Oh my, Sage reborn! 😛 Of some interest is his purple eye. The scientist didn’t understand; at least outwardly, but the color purple seems to hold significance. The night club had no purples, yet the magnacar did emit purple with the increased speed and/or energies, then likewise, the artifact emits purple when charged with photoelectric energy. Was Sage gifted special powers, even beyond the better than human eyesight? Relshek is a very intelligent scientist and knew of the extreme risks; I can’t help but believe there are still some contingencies yet to be implemented. Despite the cold analytical nature of the scientist, Relshek has been protective of Adam and of maintaining Puritan ethical behavior. Perhaps 🤔 the analytical 🧐 allows Relshek to maintain objectivity when the Grand Master has succumbed to erratic behavior and logic. Damn! When the last weapon you have is to ram your opponent with your own gonads, this Lord Skada has the clackers of a heated Brahman Bull; hmmm, the new Grand Master, and one to teach the council the ills of the unethical! Lead by example indeed. @James Matthews, the story is truly fascinating, but please don’t tear Adam and/or Castro from this storyline as the trauma of Adam’s life has already been beyond the human tolerance of a teen; and we have symbiotically attached ourselves to his persona and emotions; congratulations on this strong identity in your character development.

It’s universal to refer to it as “buying” the house as it does involve payment and then claiming of the deed, but it is much different than market rate purchasing. The back taxes on that property, for only seven years, would be a faction of the value of the property so as to allow Marco plenty of leeway to restore or even tear down and rebuild the homestead itself. Yet by payment of those taxes in many municipalities/states, the title is awarded free and clear of any other incumbencies; as all rights of title fall to the government when notice and attempts of collection failed. Any rights of ownership, or claims against such ownership, is forfeit after the notice periods; so no other liens or claims are valid against that property, by anyone other than the government holding the property in financial default. So then that property is open for claim of ownership by anyone paying the accrued tax burdens; the net affect is that you’re buying the property, but often for pennies on the dollar.

You go Jason! Now the question is which door or window will Devyn spring from. Wow, how could Richard not fully understand the dangers and yet also not by talking to the boys? It’s so frustrating to see this character re-emerge especially when she only recently had contributed to the decision to adopt, but then also personally endangered the kids; on the stairs and in the streets and then possibly in others ways and locations. @Yeoldebard, thanks for not giving up on this story; any blocks or distractions are hopefully sidelined now, and we may see another posting real soon…please 🙏.

Nah, Sage is more of the green drink 🥤 type; at least until he finds out whether behind those masks the Puritans recognize the earthly positions of tops and bottoms! Ok, my turn my earthly baby, rollover now, and we Puritans usually going much longer than that engagement you enjoyed! Now what was the earthly expression…yippee-ki-yay!

Oh, I’ll have the green drink and the glowing boy behind that beautiful mask 😷; kinda like earth with covid. Haha 😂

As a toddler, I saw a dancing ball of light come from our kitchen window to the stove and then rapid leave the way it came; dancing and whirling out the window. The passing storm was an outside event in my young mind as I ran to the family room declaring that Tinkerbell had just been dancing in our kitchen. Of course, they wondered just what kind of imagination I had to come up with such thoughts. When my mother had gone to start supper she called to my dad questioning what time I had seen Tinkerbell. Dad came to the kitchen also stating his approximation of that event. Mom then pointed him to the scorched 🥵 clock on the stove that was forever stopped at that magical moment my Tinkerbell had danced! 🤪

Wiser? If becoming wiser then he would be more distant from Sage as that would be best! 😝 Sage is bored; surprise. Like the career counselors at high schools, sage needs to be tested and taught his productive trade. As the ole sayings of…Idle Hands and Idle minds are the Devil’s Workshop. Why would Adam not realize that Castro is a toddler in a teenage body; don’t trust your man child to Sage! OMG NO!!!

Delta apologizes, To Vinsy’s surprise. Fancy pantsies, Necks adorned with ties. Buses of Alphas, Testosterone concentrate. A jump to the shadows, Stacy did rate. The Head Beta bid greetings, With markings to bare. McAlpha defines with new meanings, Giving protocols for mate of Beta’s Bear. Arriving with the beat of helicopter blades, Then landing in the flash of lightning bolts. The Panda is not of shadow or shades, His Dance as a Mage measured in Volts. With life from energy, Morphing into trees. Orbs of energy, Luminescent as leaves. Mage Dance ending as leaves did fall, New appreciation for reconfiguration does ring. Shadow Mage Vinsy jumping to applaud, A grand show of power the Electric Panda brings. One final act to call name and loyalty vows, His Council takes office in grand spectacle. Dismissing an Enforcer in public gets wows, Such castration spared not one testicle. Some secrets demand service yet bring shame, While secrets of heart come bursting at seams. The Alpha Panda does Beta Wolf claim, Blood markings of love, for life he gleams. @astone2292 our scribe and scholar, Thanks for the share of passion and talent. Another great chapter this reader do holler. Soon bring another, please be valiant.

Oh yes, an excellent night followed up, without the chopper and sirens, by a morning of satisfaction founded in the senior prank. Perhaps the “missed opportunity “ with Cindzilla was in itself the best prank, as she knew, so very convinced, that there was something she was missing; but the truth was just her paranoia working all day long to then still have lingering doubts, perfect for her prank…psych! Whether trashy at school or getting real trashy in the Mustang, Jackson and Luke are both becoming so much more confident in themselves and each other. @Krista, it’s another great installment in the awkward lives of high school seniors transitioning and becoming recognized as young adults. Thanks for the adventures and laughs, perhaps brought on by life itself, but so skillfully crafted into this entertaining and vested story.

Poor Charles, it seems that both Tony and Vinny are a little too proud to show off the acquisition and not the person; it may be that he is just a “convenient” boyfriend. Marco needs to learn that Vinny enjoys the confrontation and that he should avoid all emotions when responding to his antagonistic baiting; perhaps indirectly ignoring Vinny by responding to Charles, “yes, we were just introduced…Charles, nice to have met you.” Then depart with a later guys, see ya!

It’s Sage’s own twist to the Puritans; domo arigato mr roboto. Cyborg eye? Brain enhancement in the frontal and temporal lobes? Domo…domo…domo arigato…I’m now a Super Freak…domo!

Hmmm, non-domesticated Bouncers and humans destined for infections with no cure…yet, what is the responsible thing to do? Who came looking; parents? Security? Look 👀 mom, four hands 🙌…and arms too!

It is indeed terrible 😢. Another great benefit of the animals is that even when my pain, medications, and frustrations have me getting rather snappy; there is nothing better than the innocence of my dog to shame me into awareness of the ass I’m projecting upon others, even a phone call. The dog just looks at me, follows my movements, but then even at the slightest hint of connecting with me, she will raise their ears, wag the tail a pass or two, come lick my hand, and coach me in to calming down for her an ear rub So sorry to hear of mother’s incredible pain. I have some days I can feel more normal until the fatigue and pain sets in, while others can be so painful and restless that standing, sitting, pacing are all fails at relieving the multitude of shooting pains; sleep only visits in extreme exhaustion on those nights, if at all. It may be a total scratch, but acupuncture may offer a non-traditional therapeutic for the nerves giving her such grief. I don’t wish this upon anyone as it can be an unrelenting torture. Back at ya too. Best of luck to your mom and family in this challenge of life.

The relationship of Jihan with Shan is so precious, but also the subtle communication and coordination between the power couple of the Manor. Shan negotiating his family time with cousins, away from school, is as truly influenced by the merchant and yet Shan is very much following through on his negotiated Shadow Guard training too. The commander and merchant are choreographed in lock-step on parenting the young prince. His development is sheltered from the true burdens of the commander as that is beyond reasonable of the young commander in waiting, but the building blocks of strength, endurance, and close in assault will prepare him on a scale he can handle now. The merchant skills of negotiation, supply impacts, and money flows in trade and barter will make a very powerful and strategically attuned commander. Seeing the cousins starting to bond is fantastic for the future leaders of the kingdoms; and who better than prince son of the military and merchant couple to lead the more balanced relationship of these future leaders. And with the keen understanding of trade, to have the financial pulse of the kingdom, and the network of logistics in peace and conflict, the biggest threat to their success is themselves; and I don’t see that happening with Jihan inspiring mature mental growth. @lilansuithis story is so fulfilling in story development and rewarding with the character connections. I wonder if you’ve considered a type of teenaged years spin-off for the young cousins? Perhaps diplomatic terrorism that brings the discretely trained and surprisingly prepared prince cousins to the forefront of activity. 😝 Hey, these characters and the potential growth in bonding has much to offer for a leap-series. 🙃 Thank you so much for creating and sharing this world by @lilansui!

Either here or on another story thread I believe you spoke of back pain medications. Ironically, I fell 20’ compressing and crushing much of the length of my spine; fortunately the alignment kept the impingement to medium and I suffered no loss of sensation or motor function. The bad part was shrinking over 1-1/2” in height and all the severe pain involved with the compressed nerve endings. My hospitalization care and rehabilitation for release to therapy was around a month. I was mostly separated from family as they were in Florida and this happened in Alabama; nearly 550 miles away. With pain so extreme at times I would be to the point of active vomiting if not very nauseous. Two months after the accident I was able to discontinue morphine and then the OxyContin at around 5 months. When in Rehabilitaion, the Collie used for emotional therapy would come over to visit me. It was a necessary break before the pain and strain would allow another activity, but then she would observe patiently and then come back to me for the next break. Animals are a great distraction from one’s limitations, frustrations, and even the pain they must endure. Even after years my own dog understands when and how much energy she can exhibit in her interaction with me; some days it’s more, yet others she gently puts her front legs on my legs and eases up to allow me to pet her when my back otherwise doesn’t allow the flexibility to reach down to her. She looks and a simple nod let’s her know it’s her that has to come to me that day. I’m sure your mother must have gotten some comfort in some form by these community therapy pets. I’m sorry for the inevitable sunset you had to accept for her journey, but happy that your mother was able to share some more pleasant thoughts and memories as she approached her own sunset.

Interesting points that all touch on a possible twist that the Puritans themselves can’t understand. They have a sort of sex lust (likened to the mindless blood lust) but it lacks the partnership connection; perhaps too many generations of reproduction via test tubes?? So drive without logic or reason?? Ironically, they may find out, all to close to their own demise, that Sage plays an integral role in Adam’s ability to produce at levels necessary to regenerate their connection and the compassion necessary for they sustainable reproductive health. So we can only hope the Puritans figure out the interdependencies of our young human friends; keep they safe and then honor their wishes or allow an alternative solution to the Earth and few friends left behind.

I’ve heard, seen, and to some degree lived these male statistics; it’s more likely for men to also own their situation as men traditionally buck-up; we’re taught to man-up, boys don’t cry, and to solve our own problems too. I was hoping after all the begging, demanding, encouraging, Joey has given Dean, that he would call Joey for that last bit of help and support to go immediately for a rape kit and police report; they would be able to get the DNA from the spit, the shirt wipe, and obviously from the anal swabbing. Men need to understand that it is a non-sexist, unbiased, DNA test that confirms the interaction; that, in itself would be rather damning for his dear rapist uncle. But the physical evidence, beyond the semen, will easily support Dean’s claims; and then the knowledge by his confidants will bring undeniable confirmation that the uncle is a sick MoFo!

"Morels… MORELS? Brandon, that boy knows no morels; if he did, I wouldn't have caught him fornicating with that devil child from number sixty-one." Maybe the inability to properly identify mushrooms does contribute to fornication amongst young males…there was this one time, at band camp….

50 shades of gray?…or was that blush? 😛 Magnets only oppose each other until one flips to the attractive end….I mean correct polarity! @Laura S. Fox, shame on you writing that manuscript part for a straight boy; now he’s all confused,…but still very willing to “pull” his weigh! That’s just not the growler the roommates expected him to be working on. 😅 A great chapter with a good chuckle 🤭!

OMG, I never expected the cornerstone of maturity and responsibility, for his age, to lose his rational thinking and blurt silent thoughts; but then to also act on them, no Ro, no, nothing good can come of this. 🤦‍♂️ Good for Jack, though technically breaking a promise, fear for health and/or harm outweighs the partnership privacy with the high level necessary for that help. Joey and Olly Orca have rediscovered their more fundamental friendship as they set out to apologize and clear the stress of the recent event. So glad that they have re-established their bond, but the underlying problems they both face, with the betrayal by Roman and Jack to kiss and to declare attractions, is a devastating development; ironically a self fulfilling prophecy of Joey’s fears. This could forever change the relationships and trust with Joey is already needing help and the Fish may not be much stronger. 😢 The horizon has a stormy appearance…

Wow, it has been so long in the storyline development that I nearly missed that this is the “Tony”; that Adam went to in the height of his desperation; not the parents, not Sage, but Tony. It’s nice to see that character reappear as we switch between the Earth and Purity settings. Adam was saved by the Puritans no doubt but, in the ways of old, how much do you compromise your own ethics, morality, and even humanity, when an alien race values their privacy over your rights tho live. Their society is dying but their savior deserves some honesty in their act of galactic kidnapping and medical trials. Adam has been too trusting, perhaps as he was saved by them and they have been nice…to him. Sage can be an ass, but for now perhaps he is Adam’s social conscience …which gives credence to getting “Sage Advice.” @James Matthews, what a wonderful gay, coming of age, street kid, alien abduction, and parody of the different worlds societies create. Interesting 🧐 indeed!

Premature release…damn, I’m 16 again! The real post in progress!

@James Matthews, you very well deserve the comments and discussion generated; you’ve taken us through the tug-a-war of friendships and family, love and tragedy, and even given a living reminder of not only the loss in death, but the loss in life. Shuan couldn’t find comfort in his best friends, as his one best friend was his forbidden obsession and the other seen much as his family; a family he wouldn’t risk loosing, but that wouldn’t accept him as himself. He had found a love he couldn’t live without, a sad tragedy of young love without being able to see alternative futures. Jack had been living loss of family even before his tragedy; his dad made Jack’s home life a living hell and his school life wasn’t much better, but it was what he understood and then it was taken so tragically. Yet, he found his comfort and support in a control freak that loves him enough to grow past his own shortcomings; weight and counterweight for them to support each other’s growth into mature adults. Bravo in providing this adventure.

Ouch! Sorry to hear you’ve developed extra stones (pun) as I know how painful they can be. Best luck for a quick, and SMOOTH, passing of those bad boys. Mine was a simple single small stone that passed without notice or assistance, but oh so painful; it cut me up and made for few days of bloody shorts. Several tests later confirmed no other stones and no permanent damage.