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Widderkin VOE. Chapter 23. "You’d better not take Ban to the Lodge, Kieran. We’d both like to go but the mining company’s furious after yesterday's media releases and the nationwide coverage of the protest march. They’ll be watching like hawks." "I suppose, but always staying in the background the way you do’s got knobs on it." "Morrison’s so convinced it's me accessing their systems he’s got a dedicated security team looking for me." "Hasn't he been looking for you ever

More and more we're seeing Corey as a force to be reckoned with. Major things like accessing the mining CO's sensitive information, manipulating the media, and safeguarding the friend's Human World resources have all happened with little fanfare. The demonstration is a complete success. - but - other things might surprise us. 🐶

It's great to hear that the story is enjoyed. Your comments are very much appreciated.

You're right. The PM, advised by Rory and from a distance, Malcolm, listened to Woorawa's message, accepted it in full, then further surprised everyone by giving his backing. The Lodge? - -oh! - 🐶 🐶

Yes, the PM has rare knowledge. Ranevargar showed him the strength and spirit behind Woorawa's actions as well as a fleeting glimpse of the power and authority wielded in the Realms. I find this very interesting because ever since we met him, Ranevargar has advocated strongly that matters in the Human world and the Realms should be kept separate. He sure was impressed with the PM - 'I more than liked him, Kieran.' 🌴🖥️🌴

WIDDERKIN VOE. Chapter 22. *** Kieran watched the smiles and excitement as people responded to the current speaker, then glanced for a quick Woorawa check. Auntie Arika was next up, and after her words of thank you and inspiration she’d be calling him to help with the protest chant. It had already featured three times but, with Woorawa and Auntie leading, there was always a special aura of mystery and compulsion. Tan leaned to Woorawa for a quiet word. Kieran didn't lis

Common good vs corporate good - vast potential for the misuse of power - an endless source of conflict material for stories of rage against greed and undue influence. 🦨 💲 'The PM was really shocked' - thank goodness his good friend and advisor presents him with a clear picture. And you are right - Whatever happened to the old presumption that govt departments would, 'without fear or favor', present their reasoned advice? Yep! Auntie Arika and Woorawa are like a force of nature when they work in concert. ⛈️ 🌈 The next chapter is this chapter from a different POV - plus more of course.

Lol - The back story hasn't been written yet. I was going to leave the detail to the reader's imagination but presenting this chapter has changed my mind and at some stage we'll hear more. 💬

We see the meeting from Ranevargar/Kieran's POV in the next chapter, but some uncertainty about the event persists. ❓❓

Very perceptive! - lol no comment - except to think about tangents - I hope that's cryptic enough.🐶

Widderkin VOE. Chapter 21. *** The Prime Minister turned a concerned eye to his friend and, oh so astute, advisor. "What’s your take, Rory. Until this delegation from the centre of Australia arrived four days ago, it was my understanding that the mining project was a great opportunity. Now we’ve got protest concerts and the media going crazy." "The opportunity is definitely golden but its presentation was very carefully crafted to only accentuate the positive." "Tha

Prudence is a naughty lady. Don't listen to her.

ENTS!!! Wowsers! What an interesting thought. Hmm! Ranevargar would have to figure out how to give the Realm Trees mobility - hang on! The Tree Managers can move so he must already know. - Yikes! There's enough potential in this idea for a whole novel. Cats??? - are they the Cheshire or Schrodinger variety? Hmm! - our Guardian felines were far from invisible but they sure do have a sense of humour. Wait, - you said dead cats so we must be talking the Shrodinger variety since they're definitely dead (and alive at the same time)- and they're associated with the Realms. (The realms of quantum physics.) Wait again, you said it yourself - 'zipping about, all while standing still' is an example of concurrent but contradictory realities, the very paradigm of the quantum conundrum. Egad! Stop feeding me those funny mushrooms! 🌳🌳🌳😺🌳🌳🌳

I look on it as a 'setting things up' chapter with some hints of things to come -( playing with Nexus energy patterns??) Yes, the location changes could be quite important and I'm working on the introduction of the Philip Island Tree at the moment. (Don't hold your breath though - that will most likely be revealed in Widderkin Part 3.) And, yep! The group is absolutely rushed - next chapter (21) actually starts in Canberra. ✈️🖥️

I like the idea too but, except for Woorawa's Realm Tree which is in a rather remote and protected location, I didn't think it would happen. Ranevargar has consistently advocated for the Realms and the human world to remain separate, so I was surprised (one of those character taking over moments) when he made the Philip Island Tree a 'done deal'. It was almost as if he had a premonition. 🌳🌳🌴🌳🌳

Widderkin VOE. Chapter 20. "Should we disband our merge for the duration of this workshop, Kieran? The Nexus patterns were given specifically to you and your father." "No way, Ranevargar, unless you need a break after this morning's big session with Corey. We both see things more clearly when we’re merged and I’ll definitely need your guidance. I do recognise Nexus patterns but Maurice does all my Realm management and I never really use them." "That mastery will come easily w

It certainly will be a problem because the idea behind this kind of protest is to become the centre of attention. - no blue glows floating through the air to share with fellow protesters when the eyes of the media are watching so closely. Hmm! I'm sure the companions will help Woorawa through whatever - a laugh from Rhys - a gentle supporting touch from Tan - guidance from Kieran. 🖥️

'Corey was speechless. These people were crazy. They cared for you and really meant it.' - Yes, for the first time in his life Corey is experiencing kindness, care, and a sense of belonging.

Yes, there were curious developments during that brief trip. I'm sure our mining moguls will be paying close attention - it will be by proxy though as they're in Sydney, not Canberra.

Capital capers, Canberra conniptions, Prime Ministerial protestations - let's hope they're excellent. Lol - Mighty Mousers, you could say.

WIDDERKIN VOE. Chapter 19. *** The great dragon and the contingent gathered in front of him blinked from view and Corey turned to Kieran and Ranevargar who were both smiling. "Time to relax, Corey. Gryl is waiting to share the time with us." "Gryl?" "Yes. You’ll be spending a lot of time with him and he wants to get to know you." Corey looked to the huge feline basking in the sun beside the Realm Tree bole and wasn't too sure that relax was the right word.

Lol! - Me too! A 700 metre tall Realm Tree would be hard to top too - (pardon the pun ) 🌴 🌳🌴🌳🌴

'Something evil this way comes.' - I've loved this quote for almost sixty years since I read the novel of the same name by Ray Bradbury. You're right to feel uneasy. Yes, so much to take in in a somewhat abbreviated visit. 🌴

It's a very busy Realmstop this time, cut short by necessity.