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Thank you! I gave a lot of thought to how I should handle this, and it just seemed right. As I said to you in an earlier response, this is really where the story starts. Kellar has gone from a boy to a man, fully comfortable with who he is... a shifter and a healer. There is still so much he doesn't know, though, and maybe he has finally met someone who can help with that. Glad you like Tobyn. He was a tricky character for me at times, but I admire him. I admire both of them. Thanks again, friend.

Yup, you will. I give nothing away before its time. There was a lot of speculation from readers of this story. I'd never written a full-on mystery before, so it was incredibly fun. Obviously Kellar has the genetics or whatever to handle such a big change. He's so young, but I think he's found a reservoir of strength... wolf strength. Thanks for commenting, drown. Cheers! G.

So predictable.

Hello, reprobates... and dugh and Mum. It's warming up here. Supposed to be 6C this afternoon.

Stay away from the guillotines! Do NOT go to France!

Hi, Albert.

I just choked on my decaf coffee.

Hey, drown! Thanks for coming back. This story really does take us on an incredible journey, and you'll see that Chapter Four is where it truly begins. We are seeing that Kellar is someone who has learned to adapt better than most would. He's been a survivor his whole life, and he's now been thrown the biggest curveball. I truly hope you stick with it. Cheers and thanks again... Gary.

Dialogue and second character's actions, reactions, pauses, tics, facial expressions and the like... but definitely through dialogue for me. Just a quick example... Character 2: "Are you sure about that?" POV: "I was... ah, you don't think so?" Character 2: "Sure, sure, if that's your take." Leon nodded and smiled, but Ryan knew him well and saw right through it. POV: "Okay, well, I haven't made up my mind yet, so--" Character 2: "You do you, man," Leon said in a rush as he dropped his gaze. POV: A sigh quietly slid from Ryan's mouth. It was clear his friend thought him crazy for even considering taking Thomas back. Was he angry? It irked him to think he was, so he challenged his poorly concealed attitude. "Why do you hate him so damn much?" Character 2: Leon's eyebrows rose, and he looked sheepish, but stubborn too, and yeah, at the least, miffed about something. "I don't... hate him exactly, and it's none of my business anyway... it's not my life." POV: Yeah, he sounded defensive now, and that never went well. Ryan cooled his jets, not wanting to poke and prod. Character 2: "Listen, I gotta go. I promised my mother I would...." His voice trailed off as he turned away and started walking up his street. POV: Ryan sighed again, louder this time. Leon was definitely lying--he wasn't fine with anything--and he was going to do what he always did when things got uncomfortable. No doubt he wouldn't see him for a week. He watched his friend's hunched shoulders and hurried gait for a minute, but he never turned around once, like he would have done any other time. Annoyed at how their talk had played out, he strode away in the other direction. He was confused, but something about Leon's demeanor niggled at him. Just an over the top example to illustrate how much a character can reveal himself. Hope this helps. Cheers!

Hello, all.

Never.

Hello, all! I had a wonderful, tiring Christmas, and now the house is empty again. Well, except for my DIL downstairs. She works today too. I hope Santa's naughty list got soaking wet and you all got presents by mistake.

Hello, brother. It's not whining, it's sharing, and that's what we do here. Mothers always want the best for their kids at Christmas... and son's want their moms to be happy. Sorry this one is a tougher Christmas for you both, but you have each other, and that's a better gift than anything else. Wish Mum all the best for me... in truth I very much envy your time with her, and I hope this day is a better one for you.

A heartfelt Merry Christmas to all you wonderful people.

The boy who cried Drewth!

I thought you were on the lam.

Helloooooooh, Dodger! Merry Christmas to you too!

Lol. I have my 'sins' too, buddy.

Merry Christmas Eve, all!

Drewth!

It did. I have another year's reprieve. Don't need cataract surgery since the change from last year was minimal. Also, my 'narrowness' does not need Lasik as yet.

Thanks, MkeMARK! Glad you enjoyed it. Please leave a story like/reaction and story recommendation on the front story page if you have a spare minute. It helps stir interest i the story, and I would surely appreciate it. You could also leave a story review on the same page, and it could be a simple one saying you enjoyed the story. PLEASE. Here is the front story page link: I have two westerns, "Sidewinder" and "Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale", which came before Bearpaw, if you are interested. "Sidewinder" should be read first. Cheers and thanks... Gary.

Hello, all. Another eye appointment today.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

Howdy, pardners.