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Now that is one way to introduce himself properly to his co-workers... Good for Kohen though, to get out of his quarters and do something.

I can't say my current job feels like home. I do like it very much and the people there, even though they get on my nerves sometimes... Hmm. Maybe it is a bit like home after all.

Even though taking a job as an escape isn't perhaps how you like things to go, it can be a lucky strike. I left my lawyer job, after being more or less screwed over by people I regarded as trusted colleagues. Going to work for the government sounded less sexy, but now I've been there close to nine years and I have grown a lot, both as a person and as a legal professional. So, escape can lead to good things.

I like mentions and try to avoid quoting too long passages. For me, the quote this box doesn't appear on my phone when I try to quote from the main blog text. I can only do a partial quote in comments. Is that the same for everyone? I have a Samsung 7.

They are really growing into their roles very nicely! Just hope they can combine forces to clear this up.

So they reach an understanding of sorts, even if it's just half of the story. Working together and actually speaking is progress. I wonder how Andre will react to learn the truth about Koji's abilities...

Very intense!

I will never ever be able to understand a parent shunning a child like that. It's just incomprehensible to me. Erik is wounded so deeply I dount he'll ever heal, even if they try to reconcile. A betrayal of that magnitude is unfixable. Ryan and his family can fill a certain part of that ache, but never make him whole. So sad...

I can sort of understand Erik's disappointment, since he had imagined what their meeting would be like. Unfortunately, he's unable to connect to Andy, who despite being a bit presumptious at least tries to open the lines of communication. Mind reading isn't easy and a blatant disinterest in participating in their meeting added to Andy's trouble. But I think they should try again. Both coming in fresh. Edit: Interesting how we see things differently re Andy.

Oh no! No more "home"! Will they be able to find help? And will it be dangerous for Kitryn to contact someone? We still don't know what happened to them.

Not easy for Kohen to know who to trust or even talk to without precautions. He has no way of assessing others due to his past experiences. Captain seems to trust Lakshou, so perhaps he's safe. Hard to tell, though.

They are so sweet together! Slowly working through Geoff's issues. Very nice!

@BHopper2 I got inspired and finished a first draft of my entry! Now - polishing!

I love Sasha's stories and this is no exception. I would say it's one I like the most. So go read!

A few steps closer, but still separated by their insecurities and hesitation. I think meeting the family can be good for both of them, being forced to put words to what they have. And that strange foreigness created by distance is so familiar. Sure, for me it's been with a very close friend, but I always need a few minutes when we meet in the flesh to "calibrate" our vibe (that's usually when he rolls his eyes at me...). I feel like my mind adds and subtracts from our online convos and makes up things that aren't necessarily so IRL. Hard to explain, but there is a silent conversation between bodies that you miss out on when you only hang out electronically. It's very evident when you meet someone you are close to mentally but distanced from physically.

Hmm... I think I'll read the openings to my stories and see how I do this. Most of my writing is on a kind of instinct and I don't make many conscious decisions (other than varying words and such). I tend to write with a movie playing in my head. Good movies set the basic stage within minutes. It would be interesting to see if I've attempted to do the same or if I've missed this.

I sat on my hands not to write something...

Being clear is good. Especially since some of us in Sweden (and other places) probably have a different tolerance level and opinion. We've watched too many Samuel L Jackson movies to consider certain words sensitive...

Ok, I had no idea. I have used those stars in status updates and such. Fracking was close to the other word and I wondered if that was what was meant by changing spelling.

Not that I use those kinds of words in open forums often, but I have to ask so you don't get unnecessary moderation requests. Using **** or a word like "fracking" will put posts on hold?

You are most welcome! September is a great month for that. Not so many tourists and usually good weather.

Epic! I like the sound of that! I think Rune is a common name in the Nordic countries. Except for perhaps Finnish speaking Finland.

I wonder where they will go? Staying in the cave will be a barren existence, but it's safe. Scary to head towards the unknown, especially considering the kits.

Nice to meet the companion/partner in crime. Sidekick won't do, I guess... I want a huge cat too!

Revenge is plotted! Dragon danger imminent! They only need to deal with that pesky curse... (Rune is a quite common name in Sweden, but most guys called that are now in their 60s. So I giggled at the elf being called that.)