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So Emmet is more than what we have been led to believe.... I was powerful- in my own way- and thus precious, but equally vulnerable. Tony's wife had been like me, and it had cost her her life at a young age. One of the reasons Tony was looking out for me now. One of the reasons I didn't use my magic, even though I could have made good money with it.

Is it possible Finlay is finding a place to hang his hat for a while??? I hope this isn't a bit of foreshadowing... I shook my head. "I'm a civilian, my call sign has no relevance anymore." And yet, even after two years, it still sounded strange to hear my real name. Noah snorted. "Once a MORRTIMER, always a MORRTIMER. You're a reservist for life." There was a certain bitter undertone to the words, but then he added, a little uncertainly: "Isn't that right?" With a deep sigh, I sat down a little differently- more to stall than because the couch was uncomfortable- but ended up resting my forearm on Emmett's knee as if by itself. The fact that it felt strangely familiar and completely normal was something I would think about later, including how he put his hand on my forearm and squeezed gently. "Yes," I said then, the sigh echoing in my voice, "technically I'm a first-class reservist and can be called back into service at any time."

Ben, does he have an issue with Fin??? Glad to see Noah relating to Fin and we learn a bit more about Fin... "Finley Flint, MORRTIMER reservist." "A MORRTIMER..." Ben breathed, impressed, and I gulped. Magical Operations and Rapid Responses Teams. The true elite of the magical world. Noah raised a brow, playing it cool. "What unit?" Immediately a shadow fell over Finley's face. "My unit is dead." With that, a silence descended on the small flat which almost seemed magic-induced in its intensity.

Is it possible Kathy was also abused? BTW...Jill is the Bad Ass of the year...possibly decade!!

Mo’s a passive/aggressive dickhead and I have newfound respect for Jake… And… Yes. That too. I generally don't drink." Dragons couldn't tolerate alcohol. That sounded silly, but it was the truth. The fairies are known for their alcoholic beverages, the dwarves for their beer, but we stayed away from it. I wasn't quite sure what alcohol did to us, but I didn't want to try it either. Stronger dragons who could spit fire in human form, like me, often stayed away even from bars, because one spark in a burp and the alcohol-laced air plays fireworks.

A bar appropriately named Tempest…..what could possibly go wrong/right… As noted above it would be ice to further understand everyone’s background….

I’m thinking tremendous fireworks…what did go wrong in/over the Andies?

Well now…some progress it would seem however slight….

What could possibly go wrong...or right...

Looking forward to the next chapter after all the issues raised in this chapter....considering the following... The unthinkable destruction of a major faction, with thousands of territories and millions of subjects, armed with advanced technology, would shake this world to its core.

Or twice a week??? Freaking loved this chapter, leave it to an intolerant nut job to spoil the party as it were...

Bravo, it is tremendous to see such a well written story do so well!!!

Well, if in this world dragons snort fire, I wasn't to far off then....many thoughts and questions, why the military and his background...and yes to being a dragon, hopefully the BBQ sauce improves the taste of idiots and A-Holes....

f course fin is a bad boy, he frigging smokes...could his power have anything to do with fire???

Loved this chapter, so many good things happening...what's the difference between a Rockettes chorus line and Jackie??? A cunning array of stunts....

humm....what could the following possibly portend??? I stood on the Dock and watched as I waited for them to depart. All the time working out how our relationship would work as a Bonded set of Mates. And unless they or I will change lifestyle, we wouldn’t. I shouldn’t say that. I could. They could stay on their ship, and I would stay here mining. We would see each other two, maybe three, days a week. I could live with that, but I don’t think they could, as they are having so much trouble handling this. Maybe in time they would be alright. I watched as the ship pulled away and the running lights blinked. One last wave to me, which I returned, and I headed back to my quarters and bed.

Well now, I will be nice to catch up with Josel, but I am curious for a bit more background on the following... Zal nodded. "All right then. We'll have to find something for him to do. He can't get over the loss of his wife and children, but he can learn to live with it if there is something meaningful to do." The blond man frowned and looked at his brother, who mourned the cruel death of his own family. "I'm sure we'll come up with something," he said. In addition to brotherly love, his concern was probably mixed with a sense of guilt. After all, he had made a terrible mistake. As a result, his brother Avinnor was now in this state, having lost his family and perhaps his sanity.

God I am so angry, I'm not sure if anyone knows, but in many ways Nick's story was ripped right from the pages of the Boston Globe and the sad, and I'm not sure sad is the correct word to use but...I digress, story of Elijah Lewis, a 5 year-old boy killed by his mother and boyfriend...who weighed 19 lbs when the autopsy was conducted... I was watching the news before reading this and a segment came on about the sentencing of the mother and my blood was boiling mad... if anyone would like to know the particulars the following would be instructive... Mother of Elijah Lewis pleads guilty to 5-year-old's murder (bostonglobe.com) Nick, truly the bravest boy ever!!!

Two frigging weeks to get his glasses/contacts, WTF???? Simply no excuse for the delay.... Zac and Jessie just might be in cahoots with Killian's father... Asher is a wuss...not sure I can trust him; it is beginning to look as if he is setting him up...something is off with him, and he simply doesn't ring true...hope I am wrong...How is he gonna square hanging with the A-Hole twins when he is back spending time with Killian, and how is Killian going to deal with all his, "I'm staying stuck in the closet" mode???? Kane, it is time to level the 'you've been lying to me Mom...and when I turn 18...the last you'll be seeing of me, is my backside as I walk out the door!!!! Mom...proving to be quite the match for Killian's father, and another who simply didn't fully think things out when lying to her son....

dear lord in heaven, Ralph is 35 for goodness's sake....talk about the 'original helicopter parents'.... The twins know more that assumed..... Ivor has the right of it... Ivor considered, “I know this might sound a bit radical, but what harm might there be in just ignoring them and doing what the hell you want.” What indeed?

I think this story has legs, would love to see more!!

A very nice chapter indeed…

This is gonna take some patience and possibly a spare keyboard...it helps knowing that the POS parents do face 'justice' and pay for their behavior/actions against the children...

Well now, what will become of all this kerfuffle?

Oh my goodness...the angst permeating this chapter is palpable... and as our esteemed @Summerabbacat noted, Jackie is playing a version of Beach Blanket Bingo...gasp...with a continental...and Gordy, while his play may/might have been innocent, what hidden desires has he woken, will Arthur become more than a 'buddy'????