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I am learning how time consuming and detailed is the overseas adoption process. Things take time. Well, the safety efforts are well underway and handled by trusted friends. Ian and Keith are now on their flight to Israel. Thank goodness they are flying business class. It will allow them to be rested and better able to handle the stress when they land. Be themselves, they were told, and assume and hope Joseph will grow to like them. They really are his only hope for a much happier future.

+ Note the last out of place remark as Xavier and Garnet flew away. Someone was happy the queen died. "Had the few that had the ability been paying attention, they would have heard something else as Xavier and Garnet flew off… The roar of delighted laughter." Is the roar a sign that a green dragon is nearby or hidden in the caravan and will be a threat to it? 3 r and happiness from green dragon hidden nearby?

If Brohm is working for Lord Helmsley, we might out sooner rather than later. Brohm told Nathan nothing was near the keep. He is directing them gently to the settlement that is still nearest to the Keep. Brohm could be funneling Nathan into a trap in the settlement or near it where Lord Helmsley's men could be waiting. Or. it may just be bad luck to find an enemy present. If I were examining the terrain and what is available to aid his escape as Lord Helmsley might, I would expect Nathan to try to get a horse in the settlement and have my men quietly be ready for Nathan to show up. Will Brohm alert Nathan and help them both escape if he sees the enemy or will he turn Nathan into Lord Helmsley's men ? Does Brohm know a trusted person in the settlement who can help them continue their escape?

So worthy of Agatha Christie! I mean this as a great compliment

What a great murder mystery. We need more clues !

Good progress. The Major talked to Keith and a calmed down Ian. They agreed about the need to meet Joseph in Israel to find out his wishes. They are willing to adopt him and follow UK laws. After making the arrangements, they flew to Israel. The Major used his military contacts to watch over Keith and Ian in Israel--and maybe help Joseph leave? The Major is invaluable. Let us hope their meetings in Israel go well and they are safe.

Brohm, the bald headed man in the next cell,met up with Nathan. His skill with a sword and way of looking out for others like a sentinel, impressed Nathan. Unfortunately, he did not have Nathan's stamina. Also, Nathan felt a personal apppeal to him which bothered him. He lived a dangerous life and someone could get killed by being with him. It had happened before and this still concerns Nathan. Well, they walked through the trees and bush and rocky terrain. They did not see anyone looking for them. Before nightfall, they found what they thought was a safe place on the forrest. Nathan stayed in a cave. Brohm did not like confined spaces and slept on the ground. Tomorrow, they might reach a settlement according to Brohm who knew abit about the land. They are not out of trouble by a long shot. Keep guards or at least spies could be waiting for them in the setllement. Nathan thinks he can trust Brohm. But, he does not really know anything about him. He needs to still be wary about Brohm and be careful of stray winds.

I agree drpaladin that Kandic has many goals and different priorities than Xavier. I think the King has found out after the dying green confessed the plan of taking over his kingdom to him that his real problem is not Kandric but the green dragons who have hurt his family and have been hidding for a long time in his kingdom. The greens want their land back from him. He will need Kandric and his forces to fight the greens and also save Rolling Dale from Gambra and her minions who are backed by the greens. Xavier needs to go to Lucas the Lost and hopefully gain the immense magical power available for the right person--him or Lucas. With that power he can move to Scorpion Falls and into the Combined Desert Realm and find and be enabled to recover Seandra. At some point Kandric and Xavier could meet. If the timing is right --it may not be--and they are open to to it, Xavier and Garnet could enter the spirit realm to help Kandric fight Frexla to get his brothers back.

During Kandric's fight with Pyrothermal, he told him that he failed to destroy all in Seandra. Kandric ended Pyrothermal's life. "Some say you failed, Pyrothermal, for a child of Greysac, badly burned, but still living, made her way to Seandra with word of your deeds and before her death gave birth to a son. The boy was last seen with Prince Xavier shortly before the walls fell in flames. However, according to the texts within Protector's Keep I was given access to, the Sand Dragons held long enough to allow some from within the great city of the Sand Dragons to escape before you, your Brown Dragon allies, and their undead armies turned the land into a desert of the dead. Among the escapees were a Drow, a disgraced and declared non-child Alphar prince, a Garm, and the grandson of Greysac, a young Highman Mage by the name of Lucas. For, unless there is a tome saying otherwise, the Great Sand Dragon Xavier, son of the King of Seandra, along with those who fled with him, was never located." If Kandric is told Xavier lives now, Kandric may seek him out. He has the pouch with soul stones and the Queen's scepture for him. Xavier needs to find out Kandric does not kill all dragons and some are aligned with him. Xavier should not fear Kandric.

I think Garnet and Xavier should check out all the new hires when they come to camp. Any green dragons should be killed right away. When Garnet and/or Xavier shift to killl a hidden or suddenly revealed green dragon, Mablin will find out the secret nearly everyone ( but Hontel) in camp already knows. BTW, there was no mention of Mablin bringing in a very powerful mage to transport the caravan to the City of Lucas the Lost. Did he secure a mage?

What a conclusion--Xavier and Garnet turned quickly into sand dragons as they felt something strong and mind bending and cried out and flew away. The camp is in mass confusion and terror. The newly emerging sand dragons felt the death of thousands of sand dragons and Xavier's mother release of her power. Xavier and Garnet were in stunning pain Kandric who is now a mythlet according to Olpha has killed Pyrothermal and many other powerful beings. The sand dragon queen gave up her spirit and let go of her saved energy that healed all near Kandric. Xavier mourned the loss of his mother and felow warriors as it was finanlly made evident. Will the wind spirit who Xavier met eventually mean his presence will be made known to Kandric and other beings in the spirit realm. Will others seek him out. Now that the sand dragon presence is known in the caravan , what new cover story will they make?

Fred has no hope right now. Perhaps, if the real killer messes up and brags to others he thought he could trust to hate gays that he was the real killer--???

Poor guy. The real killer is stll out there. Will that killer go after the wronged man in jail or hire someone to kill him if he seeks out the real killer and studies law to make an appeal?

Talk about being upended. Jamie has a full blown mystery on his hands. He needs to really learn about his powers and how to use them, It will be near impossible to keep his powers from Mike. Plus, the MP knows and might even draw upon him when a crisis arises

I feel for Ian and the pain he experiences as he sees his role as the strong one as they face serious crises. But, now they both know what to do instinctively about Joseph, a legacy from Manny before he died in Israel. They request that he be brought to them and they will be his guardian. Without their help, Joseph, as a bereft, dirt poor Palestinian, will face a terrible life in Isreal. They are starting a family early with a boy who might have serious mental health issues living discarded in a tense region and now facing a completely new culture in a new country. It will be time for more love and compassion.

This was a defining moment in their relationship. They went from---"neither had had a regular partner recently and simply having someone to see again made up for a lot." And now agreeing to find a hotel and spend the night as a first for Keith and Keith agreeing to be out --caustiously. He will play on a gay athletic team and be seen. Keith remarked---"it's stupid. I’ve already started feeling guilty at not being straight with the guys." I was impressed as how gently the issues of openness and sexuality came up and were easily discussed without worry or raw emotion. I love Thomas saying he was always out and Keith realizing he was helped by good role models so he was now ready to take the next steps in their relationships. They should be feeling great and so pleased with each other.

Will Nathan's fellow prisoner find him after both or them escaped? The prisoner might know the area and be useful to him in a fight. He made an impression on Nathan. "The man came into the light wiping sweat from his bald head. Leaning against the bars of his own cell, he offered Nathan a mysterious stare. He was remarkably tall and imposing, with a belly that spoke of too many nights at the tavern, yet beneath belied the thick muscle of a labourer."

Wow--12 years. They stayed together and in love facing serious problems that did not hold them back. Luckily , they found good friends who believed in them and helped them grow and be ready for life and happiness. You can easily like them and want to know how they blossom in their new home.

A solid groundwork has been laid. Ian and Keith have a promising future and a good goal of building their own family

Simon is in the temple of the serpent people and God Ragnar is being honored. What is the ultimate reason he is present. Is it really the need for better companions than orcs or more sex or...? Will he get the audience and outcome he wants? Who new will fuck him? Yidian is getting stronger and stronger with all the sperm Simon receives

I think Winkler needs to gain a boy friend. Maybe he will find one when Granger settles into his own command.

Surprise, surprise. The world is turned upside down Searching and moving into the heart of the labyrith is not going to achieve a good outcome. Theodore, a spectral being, appears and wants to absorbs them all Theodore tries to get Clara killed and Dave moves in the way and takes the deadly injury. Trying to prevent his death, Grey bites him and turns him into a living werewolf. Now what will Theodore do? Can the three stop him?

I am very pleased Nathan avoided the hangman for now. He was helpful enough to aid a fellow prisoner get out of his cell who he asked to not follow him. I agree Nathan was lucky. He was brutal to his opponents and took no quarter. He did use his wits to avoid fighting to get by the pikemen. He escape has been noticed as he moved away and heard the sounds of warning from the keep. He ran and ran till he was too tired to go on. Will he be found by people who know the area?

Granger and Calvert have re-worked their relationship and are still very committed to rach other. But and it is a big but , they will each need to find a female companion----perhaps a wife for Calvert and a mistress for George. They must stop gossip from forming about their mutual attraction In the meantion Princess Amelia wants to nurse and take good care of Calvert. It is off-putting. At least, they have one more week to share each other's company on the ship. BTW--no suggestion of French kidnappers appears.

I have finished re-reading the story. It engages my mind and offers wonderful plot lines and interesting possibilities. I can see where it will be way difficult, but not impossible to continue after this long break. I just want to offer my thanks for what you have written. I hope things are going well for you. Take good care.