Philippe

I promise, my hands are not shaking, the earth is not quaking, it just duplicated (all night long) on it own. 🤷‍♂️

No problem, Dathi. As Palantir brings Maurice’s personality forward the song plays even louder in my mind; though I doubt Maynor will hear the same tune! Take care, Philippe

No problem, Dathi. As Palantir brings Maurice’s personality forward the song plays even louder in my mind; though I doubt Maynor will hear the same tune! Take care, Philippe

Maurice does seem to be a joker, and Rhys would probably lay out the pun of a smoking introduction, as to the toker...Maurice is certainly hooked on the energy he’s a stoner for; I guess the 70’s kinda fits Maurice in more than name! 😳

My favorite.

🤣😂😆😉😘

I think in your part of the world it was Hip Hip Hoorah 🤔.

I think in your part of the world it was essentially the same movie released here but called Hip Hip Hoorah 🤔.

Laura, you’re most welcome. Even I appreciate tomatoes 🍅, in fact, your twisted and frustrating storyline has made me reflect on the value of tomatoes. For instance, ketchup is important to our youth as they “learn” the many benefits of this wonderful fruit. Since twisted is the way you present your storyline, and the pleasure of your stories evoke similar feelings, please take a moment to enjoy The Ketchup Effect: Yup, just like another chapter of a Laura S. Fox story. 😂 As to the reference of two idiots, neither you nor I need join those ranks as, your “leading men” (that is oxymoronic at this point) have those billets tied up and most secure.

Yes indeed, but now with increased confidence to protect those memories and a critical need for a better understanding of their situation, it would appear a very favorable risk to take by giving the memories back. The shift in the Nexus energy, both use and clarity, but even more importantly who restructured the Nexus energies and distribution for he himself doesn’t understand that level of manipulation; the sense of awe was underlying his emotions. Yet something so far beyond him left him more still more concerned with Maynor. Did he sense the same feel or signature as the power and shields of Kieran? Or does his limitations give him the more vague sense of purity in purpose? In any case, the restructuring helped buy him time and returned precious energy to fortify the defenses.

My apologies, the uncle. 🤭 Believe me when I say this posted a little passed the mid point of my eight hour drive from visiting family. I took a break and read the chapter!

And to know it’s coming but beyond his vastness.

When I was growing up, water came from the spring fed well, fresh chicken meant boil water and pluck, and everyone had vegetable gardens. Now real estate agents and home owners associations would have you cited for nuisances with an unsightly garden and noisy chickens. The water boards need the revenues so no wells is the rule to better protect...their revenues. So people line up to buy “fresh” chicken that was killed days earlier and shipped to broad areas of distribution; the chicken itself can be labeled with whatever label sells best. Bottle water is in high demand as water boards have fallen from confidence but the old rules on personal wells can’t be reversed as that would imply they lied when they made the rules and we still need a potable water delivery systems. Does anyone have the numbers to the inspectors for bottled water quality control? Oh, wait it’s not regulated and may be from a tap itself. Sorry, I’m in a sinister mood. 🤑

Splat 😲

Between the okra and tomatoes my favorite is gumbo.

Ok, horse first, then cart... Ranevargar’s bound to be shocked on all fronts. His thought provoking coaching of Kieran will be critical in light of so many unknowns. Hopefully, he accepts the changes to allow his focus on most critical. The High King seems to have suspicions but remains unsure if such powers to manage the Nexus could truly be at call. Wise was he to respect the shift of Nexus energy until a safe opportunity to investigate presents; hopefully to reunite with his son.

Woorawa and his uncle need to speak of restoration: the rebirth of a realm and training an adept will still require the wise of old.

Time to make a Meathead Maynor Muffuletta; where he and his power masters get their traitorous rewards; serving them paralyzed in their own helmets.

YES!

I’ll try to abide by request not to throw tomatoes. However, does anyone have a recipe for a large batch of smashed & stewed tomatoes? (Restraining from throwing only). i have way too many due to two idiots continuously applying manure and really stinking up the garden.

Chomper needs a training program quick; any adversaries attacking his family will find him unrestrained and without discrimination. Oh, 🛎🛎🛎 more Chomper! 🙏🤗🙏

🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🤪🤔 dem be magic stones

While this chapter did a wonderful job of explaining the logic for Ranevargar’s re-awakening procedure of his creation, it also brings forth other questions we continue to see reappear. Where does the Opal originate and why does it concede to Kieran’s control of its vast power; is this an inherited gift versus the royal gifted Realm Stones? Maurice has no knowledge or understanding of Kieran’s manipulation of vast powers, as Ranevargar’s current world knowledge confirmed earlier. Will Kieran continue to wield even more power than witnessed before? Why did it take even more power than Ranevargar had expected knowing the power flows Kieran would face; abnormalities continue to mount. Kieran’s energy flow requirements now go to rates even Maurice believes impossible within the realms, but we’ll see the real test as this recharging of Maurice is surely to be challenged from afar; as the storms within Dead Realm will have attracted the attention of the other realms.

But what a great explanation of the process Kieran had to accomplish and the companions had to face. Most significant to this process for me is Kieran readily accepting the shortage of energy to achieve the levels expected, with his focus at the time it’s understandable but why; what really is driving these changes? Again we see differences in the expectation vs the actual requirements.

As easy as one, two, three,...but wait! "... Maurice, we have to hurry. Activate your body with the power I send you." "Of course, but the mobility you imply will be hard won. My long dormancy will only be overcome with careful healing and renewal. "Ranevargar needs us today." "Not today, Kieran. A call of that magnitude is more than the Realms can provide." "I will provide, just tell me if the flow becomes too great." "How long have I slept, Kieran? You access power in ways new to me." "It’s been over 600 years according to Ranevargar, and the power you need will come from my Opal." "A Realm Stone?" The logic says: They have successfully awakened Maurice, a partial objective to reactivate, he admits he is but a shell in need of healing and renewal for physical mobility, as known to Maurice, the realms cannot restore him in a mere day, Maurice doesn’t recognize Kieran’s manipulation of power, as Ranevargar himself has noticed, Maurice’s logic is the Opal is a Realm Stone..., what else could it be…logically that is? 😂 Ranevargar is under an extreme energy attack on his shields, thus far reenforced beyond Maynor’s detection, if and when broken, the shields would yield Ranevargar’s mind, realm, and Pearl to Maynor, more importantly, it may give Maynor the understanding of Kieran’s mind shields, this logically says the many interdependent possibilities remain in jeopardy of Kieran’s and his companions ability to restore Maurice to full capabilities in a time frame that the all powerful Maurice says is impossible within the realms. UGLY CLIFFHANGER INDEED