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I'm sure the young orca will be ok. So far, Rhys's healings have been completely successful. 'What could this have been?' - a new mystery has entered the friends' lives - watch for the next posting!

Yep! A bit of drama to keep the friends on their toes. And yes, New year greetings - I hope this is a good year for you.

I think of him as a quiet achiever', but you are right - the 'new reality' is arriving with the force of hammer blows. His support system can only be described as unique.

I suspect that if we could last another 100 years that might be a straightforward matter of choice.

'scary' is so very, very appropriate when science and technology is used for purposes of power and aggrandisement.

Widderkin VOE. Chapter 8. "Ahead and to the left, Woorawa. Give a yell that you think you saw something and get Michael to change course. This big circle he’s following is veering in the wrong direction." Woorawa shaded his eyes with one hand and nudged Tan. "Did you see that? A dark shape. I’m sure it was." His voice lifted. "Michael, head in that direction so we can check." The launch turned and increased speed with Michael swapping between binoculars and ord

Lol - and when they reach home who knows what new surprises they'll find.

The Gnardune Pool descriptions came from my personal experience of camping there. It is a beautiful place.

Yes, it was a very powerful experience for the trio and others on the comet.

A tripod (trio) needs three strong legs to stand firm.

Thank you again, @CincyKris. This comment prompted me to reread the chapter - quite an interesting experience after all this time, as the mindset I had at the time of writing kind of clicked in again. Yes, Akama is an important element of both Terran Diaspora tales.

Thank you, @CincyKris. I'm delighted you're enjoying the story. Yes, I find the idea of humans having other strong intelligences to share the path of life really intriguing.

Yep! A bulldozer is a big beast and a real juggernaut once it gets moving. I'm in complete accord with your views about our effect on the natural world. I reckon the natural world is now biting back. Lots of 'feelings and emotions', particularly for Michael, who's world view has been tipped on its head.

Yep! I must admit that those lines are a teaser for the next 'action packed' chapter. This post was delayed by xmas travel - next post will be back on schedule.

They do have fun - even quiet Tan has his moments. Thank you, @Dathi, it's great to hear how you're enjoying the story.

Widderkin VOE. Chapter 7. "Friday and no real progress? Is Benton losing his touch?" "I wondered too, sir, but after studying this morning's report I decided the man is both devious and unrelenting, and more than capable." "What’s the problem then?" "He’s baffled. Almost every aspect he investigates comes back to him as implausible or pure nonsense." "That is Benton's evaluation?" "I can't find any fault in his processes, but they suggest a teenage boy is using

Yes, Pegger was quite a distinctive little fellow and Rhys was won over instantly. 'Adjunct'? - interesting thought - we'll see

Presto! Palantir proudly presents pages of penguin pranks and surreal seal sorties.

I'm delighted you enjoyed the chapter. You're right about Michael too - watch and learn as he surprises the friends..

Widderkin VOE. Chapter 6. "I hope this doesn't take too long. I'd rather see the penguins then listen to people talking about them." "Maybe, Rhys. But park rangers have first-hand knowledge that’s sure to be interesting." "I suppose … As long as they’re real rangers." Along with quite a crowd, the friends were at a gathering area where basic information was given before access to the viewing places was allowed. Kieran smiled at the press of children and young people near

Thank you @mutch71 , And I sure hope you do get hooked.

Sad but true! The seed idea for this section of the Nexus tales was firmly planted six or seven years ago when a First Australian dance and truth telling group came to my town and I learnt how dispossession of most of the western half of my state occurred in just over a decade. (The ideas for the Faerie Realms section were cooking well before that). I was already working on early drafts of Widderkin VOE when news broke about the destruction of ancient sacred shelters in the Juukan Gorge in Western Australia by a big mining company. It gave me a weird feeling to see an essence of my story actually happen. Here's a link for more details: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-01/stupid-actions-led-to-juukan-gorge-explosions-rio-tinto/12722632 I actually have a sense that general respect for indigenous culture is slowly on the improve.

'reprieve' - well, yes, but with this group of friends anything can (and does) happen. - lol - 'nuff said!

Hmm! I love it when comments challenge my thinking. I'm so immersed in the the way events affect the main characters I neglect how significant they could be for others. Good grief! Whole stories could ensue.

Hmm! All I will say is - 'maybe!'