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Awww, our Beta, Kaplan, has himself a teddy bear....ok, Panda Bear. Growing up in the ole days when a teddy bear was very common, and the favored ones would let out a little roar 🦁 when bent forward, my brother had the panda version but I don’t recall the giggles! 😝 Hmmm, the Panda seems much more comfortable and moving at a faster pace than ever expected. It may be the Panda will even out pace Kaplan, but it’s a nice growth in relations that just leaves observers smiling. Growth in relationships can be even better when it’s the topsy turvy world of two newly acquainted wolves, Alpha Wolves; oh yeah, I was checking that fine Alpha Asxx....what did you say Mace, my Pack Alpha? As Mace recalls he did get a few “scratches” from his newly turned Alpha Mate; thank goodness for a support group...of Alphas, to survive the night! 😝 Vinsy, man, I love ya but you’re killing me....it’s me, your Mate, please stop 🛑! 😂 Now that the Alpha Mates are bond building, post turning, Vinsy is enjoying farm orientation; learning new farming skills of turning the soil to grow granular shadows; yes, SHADOWS! While chairing the Council of Vinnies in human form, VinsyM decides the reluctant Wolf pup needs flying lessons..., though hesitant and howling in horror when tossed from the roof, the thrill leaves VinsyW begging for more as VinsyM demonstrates his soil turning, granular shadow harvesting techniques for landing. So the ever endearing, Skydiving, Granular Shadow Speedster, Alpha Mage Mate 🧙is a constant source of love and hope for the human innocence, youthful purity, and accountability of the Shadow Mages; hmmm 🤔 now where and why do I see that unknown Shadow Monk, does he come in self-interest, an Order, or as a servant to his master? Another great chapter @astone2292! If you must torture us with more exciting, magical, mystical, chapters of these lovable characters; know that I willing accept the challenge to endure through such torture and pledge to do so in it’s entirety!

😱 I laughed at this as we are training people to be so gender neutral that we also ignore real differences. My interpretation on this was more along the lines of earlier context that some of the kids, especially girls, may not be interested and therefore other activities need to be offered. If I put the most masculine traditional activities out there along with the most feminine traditional activities, there will be cross flows of interest; the sexiest issues to me only enter if the cross flows are prohibited or discouraged, not because I recognize that boys and girls are more likely to migrate towards gender traditional roles. Boys like visual and girls like tactile...more traditionally, but not entirely. My oldest daughter asked to be guided through changing her car’s oil, filters, plugs, and injectors. The other two looked on in horror that they they might need to depend on their own repairs. Likewise, my daughters know better than to ask mom to sew or repair their bags, cloths, or to make their custom dogs harnesses; ironic that other kids have been jealous that the girl’s dad helped them sew custom items that them and their mothers can’t. Likewise, my girls hated it at the time, but they were required to explain every light, meaning and impacts, on the car’s warning light panel, as well as properly change a tire with the spare before I took them to get their licenses. Later, they thanked me and said how much they appreciated what we had done to keep them same, secure, and aware of driving responsibilities to themselves as well as regular road safety. My oldest daughter’s husband is jealous of my daughters knowing more about cars than him! lol So my requests is that people not judge brainstorming traditional interests and norms to be sexist unless a more specific act to prohibit and force those norms upon the traditional gender assignment is truly present.

The sad reality is that the very system that’s supposed to provide and protect the kids all too often keeps them in near juvenile detention; imagine reaching 18yo without hugs, without compassion, and without a car, a license, and little savings; then pushed out into the world unprepared. They are too frequently not treated as kids needing family, life skills and career guidance. Instead they are children held for the rewards of state contracts based on occupancy, and frustrated by bureaucratic desires to find a “perfect” forever family; the system should have to justify rejections of people wanting to foster or adopt these kids, the kids need a family, not a group detention center. There is no wonder why the destitution, incarceration, and homelessness rates are astronomical among kids raised by the state; I’m not award of any state that has bragging rights of having broken that mold of these wards of the states; so terribly sad, yet I was questioned by the contractor as to my motives when I had “inappropriate contact” with a kid other than my mentee. The inappropriate contact was a generic warning to not interfere when the event was a kid that was craving a different name into his forearm; as he didn’t want to be the same misfortune kid any longer. I merely talked with him and got him to ask for ointment, bandages and to have his case worker advised of specialized help needed. The kids are just a job and numbers far to often invisible.

I’m fine with being young, fun and casual, but he was in tears for Sam and now...tears...

Yup, Giada is the devil’s spawn and it seems she may have entrapped Brice for money and power in the first place. She is the one that has long manipulated and broke a family of love, while her love is only of money. Arrrgh! Trevor is now confirmed as a disciple of the devil spawn and readily embraces the power and scheme of manipulating others to bow to their loftiness. Poor, poor Eric, has been ripped from his dad, manipulated by the dad’s wife (evil step-mom seems to attached as she disavows his relationship as anything other than contemptuous), guilted to feel harmful to his mom’s existence, and now he is callously abused in mind, heart, and soul by the first lover to fully win his heart; he suffered a terrible betrayal to furthermore add to his distrust. I don’t see him ever trusting or forgiving Sergio; I don’t think I ever could. Sergio was foolish to put himself above others. It seems he has some good in him, but unfortunately not enough to keep him from volunteering to fulfill an inhuman challenge without any reservations; until Eric’s purity makes him feel worthy.

Giada is pure evil; I hope she receives 10x what evil she sows. Sergio is learning that life and love are not toys, but the selfish mission he calls a game can not only be painful, but deadly.

It’s so sad to know that there is likely kids yet unfound; hopefully those kids have not given up all hope, and the kids still have enough value that they have not been terminated to protect the crooks now on the run. May there be hope beyond hope to safe these abused kids and bring them home!

It’s wonderful how the empowerment of the kids is continuing to take hold and while all chores are voluntary, at least short of peer pressure, it seems the kids want to give thanks by fair sharing. However, this unique environment and approach is working well for kids wanting security, affection, and reassurance. It doesn’t keep them from been well aware of threatening behaviors; so I doubt anyone will go without correction or being subject to self policing of any behaviors that are unusually demanding and only self rewarding. 👏 With the growth rates continuing, it seems more surrounding properties need to be identified for expansion and engineering of the connecting sky bridges! 😝

On a side note, maybe we should explore the tale of the athletic prisoner named Sawyer seducing the big brawny jailer named Jimmy. That should be an interesting interlude of prison break and a full moon’s howling madness!

Awesome chapter of Hybrid Hypertension. The total loss of awareness by VinsyM&W while the feral Vinnie takes the controls for a wild ride. However, even as a feral Hybrid missing the MW suffix, he was not missing the powers and instincts to show how strong and powerful the Hybrid merge promises to be. 😧 I’m trying to imagine just how how formidable this Abominable Ice Armoured Shadow Jumping Mage Wolf is truly going to be when higher logic and training properly merge into the powerful Alpha he is rapidly becoming. 😳 I love the discussion by the Council of Vinnies, if we both agree to the pull we go hybrid while embracing our inner instincts, but you can guide the Go Wolf and I can guide the Go Human. How much struggle would be required in opposition remains to be seen but exciting to consider. Hmmm, on a final note, Vinson sleeps through the human shift, and it seems they can all are sleep through the many giggles a Beta Wolf can garner from an Electric Panda. I hope the Beta doesn’t have flashes of being in a shock collar! 😝

Ok, that is one hell of a gut punch cliffhanger!

Excellent suspense leading to the changing, but the introduction of interference looms large as I’m sure more than one Wolf is restless to get at Sawyer and his Wolf within. As suspenseful as the interaction between Jimmy and Sawyer is, the observed silence from Fergus and the pack is either from distraction or what Fergus believes to be a self made trap for and of Jimmy’s unmaking. Hopefully the underlying distrust Jimmy started to sense from Fergus’ broken promises has him prepared for even more betrayal by the self proclaimed Alpha. We have the appearance a blind side open to twisted ways of Fergus, but hopefully Jimmy’s past will have him better prepared for such underhanded ways than depending on his strength alone. Now with hopes of real-time pacing for the next two nights of the moon, 😀, I eagerly await the next installment of your intriguing Wolf tale @Mann Ramblings.

I’m surprised the doctor has not mentioned blood work on Tyler; weight loss should be noticeable, and even a simple urine sample can catch key indicators of hydration, nutrition, and infection. Infection can definitely cause hallucinations.

Oh what a perfect couple we have here, Ryan and Micah enjoy much of the same things. What’s even better is that they did not really know that, but they felt it; and so far that is the case for much as they continue to expand their familiarity. Their commonality has yet to show a divide and hopefully it will not! This is a wonderful chapter of emotional growth towards total love; true and unyielding! Thank you for this post @Laura S. Fox, and the focus on this couple without interrupts was a great way to keep the emotions in tune with their storyline at this point; beautiful!

From the thrilling moments of a truck bed blow out, to a cold shower, and then having pizza as a puppy. But children, ahem, puppies will forever seek mischief when idled. The mysteries of the shadows illuminated by the anger for their nemesis, logically leads to a more defensive and protective suit, ahem, coat of arms...nice long shards, pointy quills of magical ice. But VinnieW, it’s my turn to play thinks VinnieM, just let me out... Careful when opening doors secreted away, as the unknown is often more than play. Alphas to the ready, this is no celebration, as magic is at play this turning day, turn once, turn twice,...what do you get?...oh shit, the improbable, that’s impossible, and near unstoppable.... abominable Hybid SnowWolf Alpha MageMate 🧙! Mace, this will be a true test of the bond, and the balancing of all marriages, as you defend your life while loving the mate unconsciously within your worst enemy! @astone2292, a cigarette indeed, from the edging of suspense, and thrill of withholding defense, I don’t think Mace’s pet talk to his pup is going to work on his 7-1/2 foot abominable SnowWolf Alpha MageMate! On the other hand, the Alphas are ALL going to get practice for dealing with Stefan!

Woah, WTF? So the moms talk enough the Liam knew of Dylan’s crush, but then they don’t tell him that he nearly killed him; lawyer threats and possible suits aside, he is kept in the dark? Ethically, he was never taught, or made to at least face the person he attacked, in person, over phone or even a letter of apology? This may become clearer as a possible plot twist but as it is, to me this doesn’t add up that Liam is aware of the emotions Dylan had before but totally clueless in his ruthless assault and life threatening injuries he inflicted, on his childhood friend.

WHAT? You’re pushing the comfort zone way beyond recognition! 🤪 Remember when we didn’t know or understand whether we had DATA on our phones or even on our plans? Now, it is the opposite. Do audio calls costs extra, is that enabled on my phone? My plan? People laugh now, but take a gander at the number of calls, minutes used,...and then...the DATA! On the lighter side, mom is 86, she accidentally made a FaceTime call to me...at least it tried, but when she saw herself pop up on the screen, she panicked and darn near threw the phone across the room. She now understands it better but still likes her landline! 😝

Oh wow, could this cliffhanger be the beginning of something sweet between Eric and Sergio? I hate to think that it may; how can I trust a young man that has a boyfriend but is willing to gamingly play with the life and heart of a younger man that he doesn’t really even know or care for, until... So do we ever think he will be trustworthy? Isn’t he just as Eric’s old boyfriend, or Eric’s dad, that blow wherever the winds of lust take them? I think Eric still needs a true White Knight to ride into his depressed love life and shower him with truth, honestly, and love from a heart that is only for him.

It’s so sad to know young people that have been so neglected that they remain without life skills and confidence to face their adult world. Even the poorest kid can have a fighting chance when taught life skills and emboldened with confidence to present his value; a chance to prove through skills and be rewarded is immeasurable for a poor kid. I wasn’t ever destitute but I wasn’t ever far from it until I was able to scrap and claw out a college education; I came so close to giving up but the people that had influenced me up to that point had probably stuck in the back of my mind. I completed my degree as the first ever college grad in my family, behind my father who was the first ever high school grad in the family. All along I’ve always enjoyed seeing the light in young people’s eyes as they come to know themselves as having know how and abilities previously unknown to them. I think it often came from me sharing skills my peers lacked, as I had to reclaim, beg, borrow or do without; so my familiarity with DIY was unparalleled; I had no jealousy in sharing my knowledge as it just seemed normal to share. Now, I sometimes laugh that while in youth we sometimes resent an elder referring to us as Son; sometimes they have something to perhaps bestow upon us, or sometimes they are recognizing the youthful strength they no longer possess. Ironic, that we don’t often recognize the elder/youth relationship beyond the more stereotypical negative connotations of the generation gap. When in reality, the way we used to do things may be a survival skill for the youth unplugged, but while plugged in, the young geeky Son may be a survival teacher for this gadget age...life’s ironic double edged knives.

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Playing Cowboys and Indians is so cliche, what about Tops and Bottoms...ok, my turn! ❤️ Rooftop dancer, and stairway prancer, Mike has spoken the magic words, and appears it’s just a matter of time before meeting...Ryan’s parents? Oh no! oh no! oh no! What if..what if they don’t think I’m... This may take the whole group to stop the cascade of nervous convulsions! Adrian has reached his limits in playing games with his love and his Majesty has just crushed his heart. My bet is that Eddy’s destructive denial may only be reversed when once again tormented at the hands of Brutal Basement Brown; but the forgiving heart of Adrian is going to be there to pick up the pieces and mend his heart too, as he has learned only strong support and true love can mend a broken heart. Wow, what a rollercoaster of love, romance, and broken hearts...yet , I want more @Laura S. Fox!

Oh yes, Birthday Wishes to my favorite couple, Gin and Tonic....ahem, sorry the happy young couple! Sadly, as Mr Cyrus Giggles Panda would says, my bear knows an age where your 27 and the hubby’s 28, means I still have you covered! Argh 😣 So vicariously I’ll give your hubby a break and claim he tossed one back for me; after all he’s young and resilient, as I’m sure his younger hubby would attest! 😂 Love to ya guys, Happy New 2021!

My, my, it’s not a sonar eclipse, but similarly when planets align, and the gravitational forces pulse, then things can get a little funky; the boys all seem to have enjoyed a push of unknown origins 😝, does anyone have a star chart handy? Adrian seems to have gained confidence but the nature of the dominator was been long engrained; should Adrian wish upon a star, or is this is it an echo of a sun long since expired in supernova? Jared and Shane have taken FWB to a whole new level. Not only have they enjoyed the pull of the changing gravitational forces but they may have been pulled into a slingshot orbit for a trip to the moon; I’m certainly over the moon 🌝! Leave it to our shy carrot top to miss his timing and make his delivery during overpowering gravitational forces, but apparently the atmospheric warble resulted in increased solar flares! Hopefully our young server tech reacts quickly to counter the ill affects these events sometimes cause. @Laura S. Fox, you’ve knock it out of orbit on this one! 😝

With his new powers Lex is living dangerously as Kalian could easily serve him is own SUN KISSED testicular raisins. 😝

Yup, another wonder chapter of wonderful adventures of an Alpha pup; a nice heart racing steak, ripped from nature’s table, and so tasty you just have to dive in and wear the sauces of life’s freshness. But those new found rewards only invite the increased cravings of the bonding; hmmm, such fun to be worthy of human embarrassment, yet bannered by nature’s tossed, rolled, and twig ladened journal. 😝 😧 Stefan seems to have recognized the affects the moon’s pull too, as enlightenment seems to have finally dawned: Curiosity blasted Stefan's mind as he came to realize the destiny he was foretold. That...cockroach of a fortune teller...he wasn't referring to an item! Leaning forward, he set his cup down and folded his fingers together, interlocking them. The more he thought of his new theory, the more it made perfect sense. Several minutes pass in the blink of an eye, allowing the mage to sit in eerie silence. Until he muttered aloud. "Is it him?" 😧 As to how Stefan interprets this as a gift or threat remains to be seen, as now his formidable challenger... IS his desired item. Even as our young Wolf pup has just emerged, Vinsy’s combined identities vouch for strong love, alliances, and support, from all who embrace him as the Alpha Mate Mage; who could possibly stifle a smile while observing a very happy, wind blown, tongue wagging, young wolf howling and bouncing in glee from the bed of truck in motion! Hahaha 🤣