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I thought about the same thing @droughtquake. Hope their parents are not too upset, and don't try to separate them. The Messiah studio was impressive, although I felt bad knowing that Tommy was still not in his best condition, even if he not the best drummer in the world. Harry public support probably did more than several sessions of therapy for Ryder... By the way, all the family members that should have it are ignoring therapy, specially Ryder and Oliver, they should be doing it, even if just by healing the family they are better.

I really hope Alex luck changes, but I don't want to see Robbie and Nathan implode. Nathan behavior is a but to much, but I guess we are also used to Robbie being the only insecure one, maybe Nathan is feeling a bit as well. Moreover I don't think Alex and Robbie story is the best for a relationship, with previously broken trust, Alex need an opportunity to start fresh and be a better self.

Just to be provocative because I don't really think the boys will turn on each other, but the historical examples of triumvirate are less than pristine, 2 of the 3 tend to have a very limited life span... Tetrarchy was not better tough.

nice chapter, Robbie relaxed and had some bits of fun. We still need to know what the Alex/Nathan deal, it is becoming obvious that something happened in the past, even Robbie is starting to wonder. The principal was a surprise... He was in love with Robbie's mother once, perhaps?

That was funny! Oli could have tried not to swear, Ryder should have explained that when Teddy did it, because he was a golden boy, it had impact. With Oli they will just say that he is a brat. But then, if he had thought about it, it wouldn't be Oli, our dear sparkplug Still, it was strange that Mark was more open, They had just arrived to homeroom and Wendy already knew they were dating. Did he spoke with his dad? Young love is so cute, love how happy they were in the party. Dangerous: Oli found his Liz, hope he doesn't get the same beatings

Nice, I binge read the first chapters so this is the first I comment, I believe. Good thing they remembered the Officer that Adam thought was sympathetic. The ADA also seems professional so far, hope everything goes well. Those guys should be in prison, and I hope the Detective get something too, he should be fired... He probably did it himself, so when the captain learns about it, unless he his a bigot too, he will not be happy, even if only because of the bad publicity, everything is PR nowadays... Troy and Adam deserve a break.

Good, at least Kohen didn't missunderstood the Captain,he knows that it is some kind of moral/duty blockage and not lack of interest. So now he just have to convince him

I remembered most of the Messiah members, but had no idea who the hell was Joe. And with that, the only small sad note of this chapter, the drummer, Tommy, was not with them, Oli was in his place, maybe the poor guy is still not doing better. I don't know if he will get better, but I hope so,it would be kind of sad if he was not in their final album.

Hi welcome, it great to be part of this.

Not much to say, love it, all of it. From Teddy and Ryder moments of love and the proposal, the cute talk between Teddy and Mark, and finally the honest and open declaration of affection from Oliver. It was a very touching chapter. Thank you @Aceinthehole

Yeah, not really for me, but that's possible. So Maxthane fall immediately for Styx, Styx for Kirra just with one shared bath, so next is Kirra falling fore Maxthane... Kind of recicling symbol of love..

I don't know if Prism sensed his death, or if he just decided to do whatever it takes to stop the demons, including reckless behaviour, and is preparing Styx for it... First Maxthane, now Styx is falling in love after one day only, there is something in the water? I feel sad for Max, I have a soft spot for mages, and wanted Styx and him to be together. So the fight already started, but how will Styx's group and the Knights distinguish between Maxthane/Grim group and Salidar's forces?

Oh, forgot to add that I think Marc father might suspect, and he might be ok. It is easy to be "supportive" when it's not your family, but he did include Marc, and Oli, in his "live your own life, and be happy" speech. Was he just being nice, or did he have a meaning behind it?

Yeah I went to check her name yesterday too... Got me thinking about those family meetings, they were a gathering of friendship and love that Oli never got to see, I think he said to Ryder they don't do that anymore.. Maybe they should start again. Anyway, great chapter, as I expected, Oliver openness to feelings and affection is paying off, even for him. He talked with his mother and they understood each other. The interview was great, apart from calling a teacher by name ( he can get a mild headache about it) he was very cool, good answers and even when he was about to curse their antics were probably seem as fun.

Oh man.... Can't you do a mid week post? Great chapter I am so curious too everyone talking... Richard and Drake... Drake and Jimmy finishing the talk they started before being called... Great chapter

Jake will have to learn German to go to classes PS: you might know, but last time I spoke to moggy she was not doing very well from health issues, so she might not be responding to emails.

Really, it was a question I thought and not only in your story. Nowadays in modern times we have surrogate and IVF, but I always wondered in fantasy or historical stories. Ohoh, you are hinting on possible problems, I am worried, hope Midori doesn't decide to do anything "noble", that would break Yoshi spirit, if Midori betrays him, whatever the reason... He did fight for his mother and for the Throne, but until now he never behaved power hungry, and he admired his father for his carefree spirit, so I believe he would be strong enough to face his mother. Hope Almira doesn't risk the Empire for her will.

Damn @droughtquake not you lost me... Didn't even remember the mother Janet name. You can't be suggesting Ryder had an affair with the Hanger mother... Like Oli would say... Eww, gross

I am not a writer, so I will gladly read whatever you decide to write. However if I can comment on what you said, don't change what you wanted for the story just to keep us "surprised". This story is much different than your previous, longer with already 2 books in the same plot, so I think it is normal than we are more in sync and connected to the characters, and can guess what they will do when it is obvious something is needed. In my opinion that's good, means you build a real story, that both the good and the bad are believable. The worst it could happen was for you to avoid something that made sense just because we guessed. Don't forget that while from time to time we may know what will happening, we don't know the how, so you will always write good, funny surprises along the way. This story is great, I am kind of obsessed, I check everyday for updates. Good thing you are fast

Ok totally unrelated to the main story, and it might be because I am a true follower of versatility, but Teddy dude, you might be the most hungry power bottom, but just open your mind and try different things, Ryder didn't seem happy to have a fixed role. Just change from time to time, like a 70%/30%, if you can't do 50%, you might be surprised how good it is to pleasure your partner Really, I think I am saying this almost all chapters, but I really like how they are all growing, and the interactions evolving, specially Oli. Of course he is the youngest so I suddenly is not perfect, he can be rude and crazy from time to time, but he is consistently maturing, being more open with his feelings and affections. The noticing the hot bodyguard was funny, and also a learning lesson. I know this is mainly about music, but I think the 3 of them should do a family interview, to set things straight (pun intended). Oli is too young to do one without some family member, and Ryder and Teddy could use some time to explain their relationship. Thanks @Aceinthehole

I am sad every time I think about Chris living on the streets

Yeah, they are great, companies are just to coward to take risks. With Ryder's money, he can get the son recorded in some indie label and make the big one green with envy. I already talked about my fears to Oli's age last chapter, but it seems that things are in the right direction, he has a support system Ryder didn't, and even Ryder understand that he needs to some time to be a kid too. Glad to see Teddy complaining and Ryder not losing the sight to what is important to him, he has an addictive and obsessive personality, so he will need reality checks from time to time. But he know what he wants now. And I agree with @droughtquake, between old video of young Teddy in the stage with Ryder, Dr Theodore Haner press conference, and the fact that apparently Oli good lookings are very similar to Teddy, the fact that now social media guessed that Ryder is back with Teddy and that Oliver Haner is his brother, show how a slacking idiots they are, just gossip, no work... Where are good old fashion paparazzi, that knew everything?

Great! The war is over and they have to rebuild the Empire. I thought Midori was going to enter the palace with Yoshi. I have a provocative question... Something as a gay man I wonder about.. How do you keep the reigning family in place ruling, in a gay relationship? I know Almira said he could marry who he wants, but I don't see her being happy about the Taimeng extinction after Yoshi. Maybe some compromise, a ritualised/religious "coupling"... Thinking about it, Fire will need heirs also... So maybe a foursome with Yoshi, Midori, and two female volunteers

Corrected.... My auto-correct in the phone does weird things

Yeah but if not the mother, I still have in my head that Styx is Dogo's, and the tolerance Salidar has for Max would be strange if he was not the father. But yeah, if not my crazy theory about Veil, the regal woman could be Maxthane mother...