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Definitely! Easier because he's getting tutored by friends with the right knowledge. Easier because their interest in how he's going is a motivation in itself. And easier overall because they're cushioning his major transfer from country life to city life.

Yes, Kieran and Ranevargar in combination are a powerful force indeed. Hmm! Kieran is rather strong minded so it will be interesting to see what influence, if any, Aglaron can bring to bear on KIeran's decision making.

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Thank you. Yes, Ranevargar seems to be getting more and more interesting.

Lots of thoughts to ponder and puzzle. Hmm! I think the back brief hold up is partly the press of events and partly because, as Kieran says, 'It's complicated scary'. (Oops! It might be the next chapter where he says that. ) I had to look up the lyrics for Hotel California but - wow! - what a terrific parallel.

A mathematical interpretation of a literary observation - Wow!

In thinking about this reply I realised: - the companions are all bewildered about Aglaron and Kieran's apparent leniency towards Maynor, among other things, - Aglaron and Uirebon are continually bewildered by Kieran's actions and abilities, - Lady Narello must be mind blowingly bewildered by the sudden revelations, - Maynor is pretty clueless about what's happened to him really, - Ranevargar's keen mind has noticed a number of bewildering anololies, - KIeran himself is both bewildered and intrigued by stuff (we'll hear soon) that the deep mind merge has revealed. Lol - it's a wonder they're not running round like 'headless chooks' as Rhys would say. All alluring alliterations are anxiously awaited and approved.

Hmm! - interesting - Kieran/Ranevargar asked for a 'warding' but it was the High King who made it completely opaque. I suspect the companions will be curious about that too - let's hope one of them asks before too many other things take over. Yes, you've noticed something that has greatly puzzled Ranevargar. - lol - I've said this before - watch this space!

Yes, very much so, Dave. The acceptance of Widderkin in the Realms looks like it's in for a real shake up - especially with Kieran/Ranevargar announcing that the full force of Dragon power is now backing it. It's interesting to see that the High King's original attitude is now very measured - I wonder if that is another of Maynor's manipulations unravelling? Whoo! So many things to puzzle over!

Hey, wow! It is too. He's a man of many images.

Lol - be careful what you assume! - watch this space.

I love the term 'neutered' - but he did seem to survive the ire of all the other Realm Rulers with ridiculous ease. Hmm!

You're in good company, centexhairysub. All Kieran's companions feel the same.

OMG! Who is that? I have a distinct feeling I should know - but I don't.

Chapter 44. Kieran held Maynor with direct eye contact. "Now that they know the extent of your manipulations to the workings of their inner minds, your standing with those at this table is fallen low, perhaps beyond recovery. Nevertheless, for reasons of my own I lay it on this Council to leave you with full command of your mind and your Realm." Rhys, shocked out of his brain, held back a yell of protest, then almost smiled at Woorawa's gasp of disbelief and Tan and Mr B's stare of f

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Yes, what an amazing set of companions they're turning out to be.

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Thank you for your encouraging words, Butcher56. Yes, it's great that Rhys is back - that mind conditioning was extraordinarily effective. Anticipate the dance - the spirit and rhythm of First Australian dance can be marvelously evocative and Woorawa is especially gifted in its presentation.

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Great to hear you thoughts and know you're enjoying the story. Lol - ' a day earlier' - time travel is alive and well! That's a really interesting thought about their experiences - their world view would be ... well, it would be out of this world, I guess.

'So much going on,' - that is so true! I'm kind of bewildered myself trying to keep it all together with new characters, like Lady Narello, turning up, and new and puzzling happenings modifying everything.

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