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Lord Maynor needed the protection to win his non destructive submission, but once he is sanitized and stripped of his many deceitful tools, he deserves his full rewards for such traitorous activities against the realms and it’s people; despicable is only the first of many layers required to describe him.

Woohoo 🎉 I needed this today!

Hmmm, lots of references to burning, crispy, scorched, crumbly...it seems that would be very familiar to Chomper as he has played with fire; wonder what all he has learned and mastered?

lol 😂 What’s the ole saying, “sometimes plans do come back to bite you in the ass!”

One emoji is not enough !!! 😆😅😃😂🤣😃🤪

Sean is so proud of his tool he has let it turn him into one. Mickey is not without shared responsibility. Mark is definitely putting a lot of stock into Mickey having grown from this experience but the situation remains Mickey was easily draw to Sean and would have still been there if Sean were not just the tool that he is.

Lol, my own twist to the old movie and song of that title and notoriety. Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (1955) - Rotten Tomatoes Set in Hong Kong during the Korean War, Henry King's drama is an account of the romance between an American journalist (William Holden) and a Eurasian doctor (Jennifer Jones).

I can understand some of the arguments to explain the actions of both Mickey and Mark; as I’ve taken the liberty to say before, Love is A Many Splintered Thing. However, the questions remain whether Mickey exposed Mark and himself to infectious diseases. The urgent tests administered adds promises but no assurance this soon after possible exposure. Also, can we trust that Mark was not exposed even when initially denied; I’d be in for monitored testing throughout the possible incubation and detection periods.

I can understand the youthful curiosity and straying urges, but they both agreed they were virgin and safe to proceed without need of worry and to be boyfriends; not friends with benefits. To now withhold that you’re interested in other people or other things is more significant than ever. The day may not have started with full intentions to betray, so the morning after will be the final litmus test of trust; will he declare himself and will it be Marks single responsibility to wait beyond initial contact to hear of the developments?

Oh my, that sounds like powerful magic, but the curse is strong and may require a more powerful conjuring. 🥴

I’m loving the irony found “within” the helmet, perhaps a special place can also be found for one of those power sticks too. 😳 I’m hoping history is about to reveal the fallacy of the Widderkin to be another manipulation worthy of another energy burst to the helmet and power stick as applied above. 🤭 We have seen the power of the triads many times throughout the story, somehow I see a special bond amongst our heroes that will play upon that number and perhaps more, but a happy outcome has to be hidden within there somewhere!

Wow, wow, wow! What a great and exciting chapter! The unified minds and powers of what was, is, and shall be, all being brought to bear upon the one to have violated so many, and in such personal ways, that I find the restraint used by these victims and the protections afforded Maynor near unimaginable. This integrity and honor foreseen and rewarded by Woorawa’s People of Old; to bestow and entrust Kieran with such a mythical relic of such vast powers and history. Will Maynor finally see and accept his ultimate defeat, or will the High Court and council have to rely upon the forensics of a torn mind to repair and restore centuries of deceit to all the peoples of the Realms? Beyond Kieran’s abilities born of their collective minds, beyond bringing all the Lords of the known realms to the High Court, will Woorawa as ambassador and conduit to the People of Old bring counsel to unlock an even larger secret history has yet to reveal? The counsel of Woorawa’s uncle has nurtured and restored the path to corrections many times, to bring us to this point in history, will this connection once again bring another correction to unlock the complete history thought lost?

The mind is a terrible thing..., trust me, my hand knows it! But neither the mind nor the hand can contain the horrors unleashed by the spontanasity (sp intended) of my mouth. I can hold hope for understanding...🤭🥰😇

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I know! When the unexpected is to be expected..., then doesn’t that make it expected? 😂 I couldn’t resist!

Yes indeed, so the reflection upon their situation and their savior is my poor pun and reference to the house of mirrors. Many may see themselves, in true image, perhaps for the first time. 🤔 🤷‍♂️

Shades of Brindle, I love it!

What a touching formality to witness as Kieran surrendered his Stewardship to the proper Realm Lord Ranevargar; this sets the expectation of process for Maynor’s judgement before the High Court to be steep in tradition of royal council. As with any court sitting in review, the full extent and impact must come before the court. While Maynor has much to answer for, and many to answer to, it seems he will not be the only one to visit the house of mirrors.

🎊 Maynor subdued, what a gift to the Realms. With the vast powers of the Kieran / Ranevargar partnership, each with justification to terminate the maggot, the restraint and then the extended protections speaks of high honor and respect to process; a very impressive partnership indeed.

I hope you’re able to get back to this story soon; it’s too good to let it die here. Thanks for sharing this tale and remember even smaller installments can still move it forward without the full burden of the story chapter. 😁

Lol, this is why texting is so convoluted, what is the context and true meaning. Though this is not a text we have as a group expressed many opinions as to what the author really meant. It reminds me of the book reviews and English lessons that taught the meaning of famous works, yet even with an interview declaration from the author, it did not convince scholars of the meaning of his work...hmmm. My opinion from the context of the whole relationship gave me no cause for concern; they’ve spoken of nothing but love founded in a glorious mutual attraction that developed rapidly into established common interest. I find this be be a wonderfully reflective story of college aged love; not unlike my own, we had lots of sex, but I didn’t take the hand, I didn’t accept myself, and I lost perhaps what was my soulmate. We still stay in touch but we both wonder what would have been, what I now know should have been. I wish I had taken his hand, I wish I had proclaimed my love, I wish we had claimed each other, in the truest sense of love.

Poor Kohen, waiting to be violated again, forced to violate his family of friends and loved ones too. Lakshou needs to be castrated of his horns and abilities, then perhaps released into Kohen’s hands and maybe a chew toy for Chomper!

What a great storyline and wonderfully delivery. To me, this storyline addresses many of the complications of attraction. Brian was denied full disclosure of the pending employment conflicts; though I don’t really believe it to be malicious. While Jonah realized the apparent common employer, I believe his age, background, and experience lead him to perceive it differently than perhaps someone a little older may; but not totally surprising from my experience as a supervisor to youthful employees. I refrain from calling it maturity as that stereotype often seems to imply an immaturity applies across all abilities and intellect the person may demonstrate; as Brian observed and states that he believes Jonah to be very smart. Sometimes a painful void or loneliness breeds a neglected social independence and confidence. I believe Jonah still craves a protective provider relationship he may have been denied in developing years, but he also needs the physical love, encouragement, and reward of a loving physical relationship. Brian is a bonus, all-in-one protector, provider, lover, and mentor. I believe it’s well beyond the initial attraction and lustful gratification they initially enjoyed. They quickly established comfort and shared interest. Brian seems to want to help as much from compassion as his does from growing love. Jonah appears to have a checked history in home life; no parents, still wanting and needing support from foster parents or anyone; more than money me thinks, as he says I have no one. It seems the needs of one answers the need of the other; perhaps amplifying the attraction and comfort they find in their relationship.

My personal opinion says no. Given the techno and app driven environments of the present, these guys have exceeded all expectations of real quality time; hours and hours of face time ( without iPhones or apple 🍏 devices), so giving credit where it truly is due they haven’t rushed at all. Sex doesn’t imply nor secure a lifetime commitment of a relationship, nor does getting to know each other better before having sex help insure a satisfactory sex drive or performance. The old fashioned abstinence until marriage insures nothing but surprises that are not always good. But that’s just my informed opinion. 🤷‍♂️

Perspective, too many variables as we are standing on the shifting sands of the hourglasses. Ranevargar is processing 600 years of locked away memories and abilities; will this change the perspective of himself, and perhaps more importantly at this juncture, his perspective of the High King Aglaron? His respect of the King could be challenged when his regained knowledge reveals paths and/or aid the King may have had all along but refused Ranevargar. Likewise, Ranevargar has thus far coached Kieran as a friend and fellow lord, in recognition of his stone and talents, but with renewed health, abilities, and now his all powerful construct, will perspectives remain true toward that relationship and their allegiances. Kieran and his companions have stayed the course and have been true to themselves and all alliances. But now, at this critical time of the High King Aglaron’s need, he is to be judged from the human perspective; of Subjects of the Realm unknowingly banished to the human realm and manipulated by the High King and High Council. If and when Kieran is returned to Keryth, will his perspectives as a son betrayed be forgiveness or of rage for him and his friends? Rhys’ Healing Hands have physically renewed Ranevargar, Maurice, and all others so touched, but why does the healings not reveal Keryth as Elf? Ranevargar’s memories were locked away and not restored by healings, does this mean Kieran’s memories are not locked within but stored elsewhere? Will his full memories be restored and to where might they draw him? Gate Realm? Maurice’s Realm? Human Realm? Will the High King Aglaron survive this battle for the Realms? If he should be saved from personal disaster, will he be allowed to remain King with so much to answer for? Can he atone for his failures as a father and as King?