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Captain Palomar told Granger...."I have spent some time getting to know the officers aboard Proserpina." He gave Granger a full report and he learned he had a mix of competence and openness to taking orders from someone of a lower class. His first officer could be difficult to work with and has served with French officers. He could be one of two officers who has French sympathies. Palomar did not know who the potential French spies might be. Granger found out it he did not really have a free hand to remove his officers. It could be difficult to remove an officer due to their higher social class and will need a good reason. No doubt Granger will study his officers and take command and act forcefully with his best skills. He will definitely be in charge. Winkler might again be a good asset to get a better feel about the ship and its men. His chef might also learn about any pro-French people on the ship. He at one point returned Palomar's slightly suggestive attitude and seemed to worry Palomar. Granger backed off and wondered if he had read the man wrong. He could be naturally flirty or had acted in a way that he thought a straight male who had a wife and mistress and children would be understand. George is going to be very careful around Palomar from now on.

Happy Birthday, Mark You bring so much Joy to me and others. I hope you celebrate this time with friends and have a very good time

Sky realized the filming was going so well . "It seemed a bit magical and made filming every scene meaningful and exciting for me. Brant reacted in a similar fashion and I had a tough job convincing myself we were not falling in love for real, but only in the context of the filming." He knew he had to be careful, but it was so hard. Talking by phone with his parents he was again advised Brant was straight and Sky had to be very mindful not to have his heart broken. The movie production might end in three weeks and they should be going their separate ways afterwards Tomorrow they are going to have a delightful lake cruise and fabulous steak meal on board, Sky and Brant can enjoy their moments together. The future can handle itself and not be something that concerns them right now,

Oh My--I did not see this happening. Enlin, Yarima and Mhalyn are going to be a threesome. Perhaps, Yarima and Mhalyn will be the leaders of their current countries.

I am looking forward to reading the next Falcon Banner story about the freed Lukas, the construct.

I bet Jesse, Isaiah, Dimitri and the gremlin can each add their own capabilities that will make their new effort succeed If the Father and his leadership host and ability to control his flock are wiped out, there should be a power vacuum and upheaval in this part of the galaxy

Mickey Ryder cannot get a break running a worn out mail ship. He just does not follow a straight path and shocks others. His taste in women sucks and has left him with children and child support he cannot afford, He runs afoul of the Father and the cult of New Eden by taking in two young male members of the flock . One wants to escape the form of prison he knows he is in and hides aboard Mickey's ship as a stowaway and one who is his si=on and is mandated by a judge to take in. Add a helpful AI named Hughie and a chaos causing gremlin who needs snacks and you have almost certain disaster outcome. Mickey changes ships when he can to better his lot in life. Eventually he faces three challenges almost at the same time: a bounty hunter, the Father with his fleet and a magnificent crystal spire holding unbelievable power. All three want him or parts of his crew. How he resolves his problems and hopefully prospers and helps his friends will likely fascinate you. Be ready to be entertained.

Johnny is transitioning, reading scripts, looking at old movies, He seems to be moving away from water and the surf into a new life wanting to become a movie actor. Bruce has become a listening , supportive companion. Breaking into an acting career is very difficult. I hope Johnny is lucky and finds the right people and opportunities.

Bravo! You did it. You found a way to thread the needle and enable Mickey and crew to escape the Father and his minions. Mickey stayed irreverent and insulted the Father calling him Daddy to also distract him from understanding his escape ploy. They got their old ship back and left with lots of snacks, The Father had to wait to restart the battle cruiser and Lord Quak in the Spire will be told what bad things the Father did so he will want to turn his harmonic weapon on him. The Father will not know how destructive this weapon is. Mickey's plan will neutralize the Father's empire and end any future attacks on Mickey and his crew.

The one bright thing in the crusader camp was that Ashot got his monk and Julian gave him a coin. It was a basic transaction. not romance or love. Stepen is mortified. But, will he want to do it again with Ashot? He will need more coins. The crusader camp is a mess with massive internal conflicts, hurt by the loss of the signature banner and religious symbols, facing more death and extensive sickness. The only solid core to fight remains the vanguard under Darien. But the Turks in Antioch are not feeling happy. They have bested the crusaders just now and found out the promised support from allies will not arrive and have gone home. Khalid is shocked and upset. Rashid looks placid and did not actually expect any promised support, He knew they had to win on their own. Given the disaster in the crusader camp, he must be hopeful. I am sure he has heard from his doctor how illness has taken down many good crusader fighters. Wylan and Ishan are still not mentally connecting which is very disturbing.

Graeme was masterful. He worked himself free while Sam spoke and got the bad guys attention. Graeme swung his sword effectively killing those who intended ti kill Sam and Grame. Rafe, the head man, lost his head as he threated to slice Sam's throat. They were able to escape. Now Sam will have to face his expressions of love and desire for Graeme unless Graeme decides at first to ignore what Sam has said. I do not think Sam will retreat from his feelings, though.

Now, the Herald told us what his motivation was. He would use this country's army to attack his former homeland and destroy the royal family who made him an orphan. "Want the throne? Oh no, dear Iryn. I do not want Orinovo's throne." His gaze darkened, the smile sharpening, the pleasant mask all but gone now. " I want to wade through Anarov blood and grind their bones to dust. I want to display Svytlani's head on a pike." Now, what is his punishment to be? Death? Life imprisonment?

I would love to see the Spire and the Father's ships attack each other and leave Mickey's crew alone It could be Mutual Assured Destruction between the two major powers

Glad to know they survive onto a new story. They have to weather some serious problems with 2% of the crew needed to man this battle cruiser. I guess they with get more creative luck right now.

Mickey and Isaiah are going to find out what two guys can do when they really carefor each other without clothes and without resraint Mickey wants them to stay and make a stand. Let us see what Hughie suggests tomorrow, The Spire has a weapon that can defeat anyone and is the real threat to their battle cruiser. Can they get one? Can they turn the Spire onto going after the father's next ships?

It is now planned that Hakim will return in two days with medicine and help. Might Wylan/Ishan secretly accompany Hakim when he goes to the crusader camp? He could stay or try to switch minds when they are close.

Wylan noticed Val was wrong about how she described Darien Wylan surprised Darien by saying you are not ugly Well, if Wylan returns, he will have more reason to be romantic with Darien...

So, is this a metaphor for the title--Darien's lance Julian gestured with his spoon. "Nice, um—" He paused. His eyes flicked down, then away. "Lance."

Do not Trust Jesse. He might try to overpower and stun Mickey and steal the ship and take Isaiah to the Father. He has a bounty to win or the Father will have his men go after him

Theodore was asked and he is taking Vince and Jack to see his wisdom tree. It has to be an evil spirit Jack and Vince are winging it. They will improvise deciding how to handle Theo and the evil spirit when they meet the tree, The evil spirit will not give up easily, I am very sure. Will it try to kill Jack and Vincent? Will Theo begin to understand he is being played?

Wylan as Ishan in Antioch is terribly worried..."He did not know what to do. He did not know what was right. He only knew that he was trapped, that the walls were closing in....." Something has to change or both youths will not survive. Rashid is going to kill him or see that he is killed. It is clear Rashid cannot be trusted.

Things worked out very well for Ray and he was welcomed back at work Now Martin is going to focus on Nathan. He has been educated on gay sex--mmm

So true to an almost idealized sexual gay joining and intense thrilling love making as to make me gasp and dream. Yes, this session was the stuff of dreams, Both men were blown away by what they did to each other. The three others in the room were impacted in new ways. David, the director is going to insure the rating does not cross into porno land, Someho. Brant and Sky made it back to their rooms and kept to their pledge to keep any sexual play for the movie scenes. I can tell Brant and Sky are getting much better at performing and enjoying gay sex. Sky knows the positions to help Brant try new things. They are a happy team.

Two straight,co-worker hunters make two huge mistakes. They hunt on the wrong land. They shoot at a huge protected stag. A mythical goddess is angered severely and demands justice for the injury to her stag, Both men have characteristics that shape the punishment. One has a Greek background whose local ancestry offends the goddess. The other has a satyr tattoo which causes Pan, the satyr to appear. The men fear they will be killed since blood is being demanded. Pan argues for them before the goddess and a new form of punishment is required. They must achieve supreme sexual bliss and true joy from having sex before the goddess and Pan. They are straight and this new demand makes them fumble and make mistakes till they find a solution for both men. Will they please the goddess or be killed? If they live what will be the long-term consequences for both men? Keep an open mind, please.

Captured by Fenn, he taunted him as a disappointment, The Herald could not back down and realize he is in trouble. As he was taken away for a trial, he could not conceive he would suffer and be punished I hope the trial goes ahead and the Herald is sentenced. The important work of healing both counties must begin.