drsawzall

Late to the party again and everyone hit the points I was thinking of. This is possibly one of the best chapters you have graced these pages with, kudos and well done!!!

The discovery of semtex had profound implications as an offshoot of semtex was...playtex!!!

Thanks for the latest action packed chapter, looking forward to the next!!

I believe some small chance was missed, unless Jamie was able to glean some of the info Kundun's library, from the mage himself... Knowing now the the plan is for Porvus , Lodda, and Urvan to wipe out much of the known world and those not like them, could their plan also incorporate interstellar travel and not settle for world domination?? This begs the question, and while it is ever so important for Jamie, to come into his own, let's hope the Council of Mages are there when needed. Once again, I feel this is very important... "No." Jamie turned to Flitch and smiled. The nether being's eyes reflected that smile back at him. "Thank you again, my friend." Flitch somehow looked pleased. "It is a small thing in return for watching your growth, which has increased my own powers here in the aether. What I have learned from you is beyond placing a value upon." From Ch 24 Ah. There you are." Flitch's voice sounded as delighted and interested as it always did in Jamie's presence. "You needn't have dropped what you were doing," Jamie protested. "Not at all. A matter of freezing the process in action. I am creating a nexus to contain my elsmits, so that it travels with me as I move." Jamie raised an eyebrow at that. "Sounds complicated."

@weinerdog, like this...

I pity the fish with all those experienced fishermen, and prayers for Arnaud....

Would the Czech be in here?

Somehow I feel this is very important...to important to overlook... "Yes. Only here can we hope to give you some extra protections." He looked around a moment, and then felt down inside his hidden pocket for the pearl that Flitch had given him, which allowed Jamie to summon the nether being. "Flitch? Are you here?" A moment of silence followed, and then he heard the nether being's voice. "Jamie? I am occupied at the moment. You are in the aether?" "Yes. Where are you?" "I am here as well, but involved in a project of my own. I'm surprised I didn't feel your entry into the aether." Jamie smiled at that. "Nothing surprises me much anymore." "I will attend you momentarily." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Ah. There you are." Flitch's voice sounded as delighted and interested as it always did in Jamie's presence. "You needn't have dropped what you were doing," Jamie protested. "Not at all. A matter of freezing the process in action. I am creating a nexus to contain my elsmits, so that it travels with me as I move." Jamie raised an eyebrow at that. "Sounds complicated."

And hope sometime it gets passed on to Master Thorvill

The minion behind Porvus's curtain....somewhere off the yellow brick road...

Well said and I could not say it any better!!! The following truly bothers me... I had decided that I wanted to go to Craig’s house. I know it is wrong, but I can’t resist Craig’s advances. Someday it will end, but I just want to enjoy the times we get together now. All we have to do is be careful and no one will ever know.

One thing is becoming abundantly clear, while Jamie and his fellow travelers are acting in concert, with a sense of unity, derived from a noble common purpose. One could be assured it isn't the case with Porvus with his hierarchy of minions...who operate on a level of personal fear from the way Porvus treats and uses them...not a sustainable, for lack of better words, business model.......

So much to ponder, I suspect another trip to the nether...they aren't ready by a longshot...

do you mean snatching defeat from the grasp of victory???

Could the ancients got around in one of these...skodas???

Brilliantly summed up...

Upon reflection, this has me waiting with bated breath... “I shouldn’t wonder, my lord,” Addington said. “Can you explain the nature of your conflict with St. Vincent?” Granger had been expecting this, so he pulled an envelope from his satchel bag. “I fortunately anticipated your question, and have written a narrative and included copies of the pertinent correspondence, Your Excellency.” He handed the envelope to Addington, who held it as if weighing its contents. “Thank you, my lord,” Addington said, then handed the envelope to Lord Eldon. “Perhaps you can review this and then acquaint the rest of us with your impressions, my lord?” “I will be happy to do that, and I will ensure that everyone here receives a copy of my summary, Your Excellency,” Eldon said.

Once this is over, what will Simon say?

Much like the tales and lessons of old, whose purpose was ingraining morality, this story invokes age old dilemmas. How can you ascribe to a belief system/faith yet still have unbounded hate in your heart and soul? Then how many time can you beat, abuse, and cast out those who aren't like you before the other cheek turns...and it ain't pretty?

A powerful lesson about abuse, by those who should know better from the book they glean their faith from.

Could not say it any better, I do worry about St Vincent being perhaps more than a bit petulant, and...I can't/won't trust Caroline to remain in the shadows. Let's hope the Dutchess can restrain her husband as well. Loved this chapter, want, need, and am begging the fates that you are allowed more time to write more!!!

Let's see how the stars in their eyes collide...

looking forward to seeing where this goes, great start!

Well, there is an avaristic nature to the Pertwee if I read the beginning of this chapter correctly, they seek profit while guarding some secrets closely