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Lol, almost always had dried Ika around for toasted snacks. We would cut wider than the normal snack strips of the dried Ika for our kids teething. It starts out hard, tougher like leather, but softens some as chewed upon; its never is in danger of choking chunks separating and it drys and hardens again as they would lay it down. They enjoyed the favor which kept them interested and we could get a good number of strips from a single splayed squid. Seldom did we fight with the teething tantrums as they kept their gums well massaged with their tasty chews. LOL

Still in the learning mode for our understanding of the White Power but it seems the purity and purpose runs strong and has found focus with Kieran and his courtly companions. Ranevargar’s openness and support continues true but we are still need to be prepared for many more layers in that onion of understanding.

Lady Shiba has taken quick notice of Torsten and Araziah: They were a mated pair, in the earliest phase of bonding. A same gender pair, which was impracticable between dragons, but crossing the divide between species, it was still possible, albeit a much rarer thing. A pair that was trusted enough to come to Northwood for such a crucial meeting and with little explanation from the Order's leadership. Altogether, these facts were notable. Curious. "The rebel fire-kin and the human," she said, soft and querying, "they were at the sanctuary when my seeress died?" "Yes, my lady." Lautone nodded. "From what I recall, the boy is the grandson of a former Order scientist. He survived the incident, against all odds. The fire-kin himself is some kind of idealistic miracle that has rejected the Conclave's counsel as false, yet manages to outdo them for sheer prideful wrath. Our surviving priest, Viktor, witnessed him melting the castle in a rage. Impetuous friends are worse than predictable foes, and his allegiance seems far too dubious." Against all odds. It was a happenstance that seemed too unlikely. "Have any come forth in Triskeleth's wake? Days enough have passed for the successor to be known." "I am sorry, my lady." It was difficult to keep the disappointment from his voice, but he could not lie to her. "The faithful have received no admissions. Your temple lies silent." He hesitated, not sure if he should presume, but he offered his service anyhow. "If it would please you, I can lead a search myself. Perhaps the gift is dormant and awaits your grace to-" "No." She turned to him, and through the veil he caught a glimpse of the light in her eyes, a beautiful dynamic glowing blue, the divine embodiment of water. "Her heir will be found. Do what I have commanded. Brace yourself, my child, for it is a joyless path to take, but take it, you must." It would appear the Spirit of Water is well beyond passive manipulation, but her focus for now seems to leave Torsten safe from her search, at what point might that change?

"Oh, the final order of business! Master Lautone, I had confirmed some manner of input, but I have yet to hear what support we can expect from your side." The bearded soldier-type water dragon answered the Grand Secretary. His voice was deep and serious, but also clipped and direct. It reminded me of Viktor's tone, seeming to be a sign of their type. "As you know, due to the nature of the ritual and the abundance of arcane detection that will be present, the Tempest's direct personal intervention and that of her primary forces is acknowledged as impractical. It would spoil the mission's requisite secrecy and only cause failure. She has permitted me to state that she believes the Order's approach of avoiding large scale military action is wise, and that you are capable of this victory with our outside assistance only. Delicacy and precision will serve us well. However, she has also allowed myself and Chaplain Rheo," he indicated the other punk-cut priest, "to serve with whichever strike teams you please. We will act in her stead to enforce a just end to this terrible war." So the Tempest is there incognito as The Lady Shiba, unknown to all except the Water Dragons...and as revealed to Torsten, the Seer. Torsten’s concerns continue to mount as even Crowley sums up “What the hell is she doin'? What's the game plan with all this stealth? Don't we got enough common cause to be done with that?" It would appear Torsten foresaw The Lady Shiba and Araziah’s meeting to be disastrous, but what are the goals of the Tempest?

Who says threes a crowd? What beautiful imagery you’ve painted for our young threesome waking next to one another. Wish I were on Torsten’s chat with Lucy, that picture would be priceless.

Great! All rested and ready to learn more about harnessing the pure white power. Perhaps Kieran, his Opal, and the Champions are the key to the unity of the realms. Looking forward to the Champions’ group think and problem solving in these newest of challenges.

I think his first and sexual denial resulted in him seeking mentoring and guidance for the coach, grandpa, but resulted in losing his best friend; his second denial being that Adam lost his way vs discovering himself. Grandpa pressed too hard to make Adam his version of a normal boy resulting in Adam’s hatred towards a passion soured by the old man. His third denial in my mind is the all encompassing denial that results in Ezra being a pawn for the mentor of betrayal, grandpa. The betrayer becomes betrayed as Ezra’s attempt to be close to Adam and to be the normal young man grandpa demanded resulted in Ezra fathering Artie with Adam’s sister. Even Ezra’s expressing “Arthur” is a denial of his acceptance of anything outside the rigid construct grandpa created to make him a normal boy. The big denial now is that he believes Arthur to be his connection to Adam of past. Through this twisted mentality of grandpa’s suppressive creation, Ezra still has a chance to save his friend Adam, in the form of Arthur. Ezra believes he can make Arthur what Adam could and should have been before he was lost. Once Arthur is saved and passion of baseball is restored Adam is sure to follow. His reason to sign over guardianship to Adam is to be closer to Adam; in majorly twisted ways, it increases his involvement beyond Arthur.

Take care of yourself, best wishes to you!

I’ve never written or posted anything; strictly just comments for me. But I’ve noticed stories generally have a lot of readers but only a few, percentage-wise, make comments or use the emoticons at all. I personally feel the emoticons can be used more freely to reflect the my emotions within the context of, and towards, the characters and storyline. However, when used on comments/reviews the emoticons reflect more on personal views of the commenter; and/or from storyline to reality. I can sometimes find myself totally agreeing with and cheering someone’s comments until the very last sentence of which then they spin the context to make it a political agree or bandwagon plea; READ IT is very handy then! 😂 Religion, politics, etc...

Woah, I feel as if I stepped in an ant bed; the political and emotional aspects of this option are beyond my awareness and I have not researched the item now available. I just see the label assigned to the emoticon and thought it a great option. I have found that on occasion the comments can get emotional or jaundiced by our own beliefs. For example, I may sometimes agree with the sentiments of the posting but find the context to be too simplistic to apply so broadly. But likewise I feel it discourteous or conceding to ignore; therefore I acknowledge I’ve read it but choose not to comment, reply, or summarize my emotions into the five previously available emoticons. Am I missing an introduction to this option that implies or states it is a negative 👎 opinion or reflection on the comments?

NO! Chomper come back! 🥺☹️😩😢😫😭😓🤒🥴 Kohen and CAPT too! Maybe a five year Epilogue??? Does he see Sparkles? What are the wondering pulls and where does it take him? Does he become more evolved? Does the family bond pull at CAPT and Kohen when Chomper is in danger? Threatened? Protecting the Sparkles brood? We need answers, we need more, to be UNDENIED! Yes, Chomper get sequel, UNDENIED, Chomper find adventures, Chomper bring adventures, Kohen and CAPT need adventures too, retirement not good....hmmm? 🤔🤫🤭🤗🥰😊‼️

So then...the chapters will be endless too? I love Widderworld!! 🤗🎉❤️🕺🏻🕺🏻

Tan has manifest powers too. It seems more like the Opal did seek out and gift the companions needed for the support of the chosen one; to revive a dead realm and return humans to the realms proper.

So the truth of Ranevargar being a former High King of the Realms comes out; in ancient times, so very long ago, the history of the Realms and the reasons for the nexus disharmony needs to be disclosed too. I want to believe that the life of ages has made Ranevargar a truly better person and that the powers of a life renewed will not spoil the person he has become.

An impressive animal kingdom, though with the level of energies required to give “life,” is it closer to think somewhat like the clone wars?

I couldn’t resist the little cheeky comment as @jryski is the same age as my god-son. We joke all the time about the differences in our experiences, most commonly due to technology. To my joy he much appreciates the old;..muscle cars, jeeps, airplanes, and as he jokes..me!

@jryski, @droughtquake, Lmao, This is totally tongue in cheek.... Old Town Pizza? Office of Technology Policy? office of Telecommunications Policy? OTP is short for Onerous Technology Paradigm; droughtquake, you remember the old expression of the generation gap? Well this is an example of a generation that has embraced technology from birth, that we adopted later in life to accomplish tasks as previously known to us. These devices are now more common than a comb, a toothbrush or a fork was to us. Onerous Technology Paradigm means it is too cumbersome to type on these keypad devices and the younger generations have adopted acronyms of common phases to be conversant text. Text, being more common than the words yes or no, can I or may I, therefore become mainstream conversation; which is another vast overstatement of communication, as the multiple meanings of acronyms are highly dependent on a common acronym environment and often causing confusion. Which leads to your long expression of, I don’t understand the meaning of..., which would have probably translated in to generational iterations of: what did you mean OTP? what, OTP? OTP? huh? ??? ? So with that said, SMH, good luck 🍀

Now, does the bond with Chomper become equal with both? More exciting times!

So now I’m confused. You mean the hairy guys in black leather straps are...insecure heterosexual...cowboys? 🤔🤯

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In this day and age of interactive movies and stories can we call it THE END? Butt, if you chose it, then is it likewise referred to as YOUR END? Then again, as a gracious host you would allow him to chose and then you get to see HIS END....Hey, maybe there is something to all this interactive media ENTERtainement.

Yes, the back brief to the companions is way overdue, and uncharacteristic of the team and Kieran. Kieran’s agreement with Ranevargar’s plan has put the companions in trust while the pace of events has bypassed his most trusted advisors and friends; likewise our point of view has been obscured by the same vail of the Ranevargar/Kieran persona and pageantry of the court. Why is Kieran unable to return or unlock his own memories? The companions have been linked and/or bonded from the beginning but is that a natural or supernatural magic bonding? Ironic that all roads lead to the Opal and then all roads lead to the realms; and now they find themselves unable to leave; Hotel California?

So are you saying: W = T x 4E 🤓

Snape, from Harry Potter; actual the boggart in Nevelle’s vision to render it harmless by laughter. Alan Rickman, also of Quigley Down Under...lol , ironically.

I assume the mission for Tan to seek the true thoughts were still somehow linked, to not only reassure Kieran, but to monitor the removal of Maynor’s web from each while the key was applied as recovered from Lady Narello’s healing.