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Service and honor such as this can crush a lesser man. Sir Kaylen will be tested but I am sure he will come through it. Both Ronan and Tomas will be there, ever watchful, ever true.

As always, thanks for the Dive, some great stories and authors...

We all appreciate what they and the rest of you do to make this site such a shining example...

I totally agree with @drsawzall, Dante needs to get that conversation over now, or at the least before Alice goes off to town on her tour. I have been around a few people with therapy that have suffered burns, and that is excruciatingly painful and a long hard road to recovery if there is one. I am sorry, just don't get the whole gang rape as punishment bit that seems to be favored by a large number of the men in this area. Miss Carolyn is right; there is something about truly creating something that is special. You get a satisfaction out of it that nothing else truly will give you over time.

Jamal has taken another step closer to achieving his goal of being a true knight. And Luther has helped Jamal take another step closer to being a man. And I suspect the new addition will prove to be an old friend with a sword.

I really hate that John and Ryan are moving out. Even if they did not spend a lot of time together, having them there gave Travis a bit of support and someone that would have his back. Plus, them being there also meant that there were a few more eyes on them as well. Expect them to party hard and have some fun; but they need to stay away from the hard drugs. Although they are away from it, please no curse of 27 with any of them. Travis was worried about Will; but looks like he will take care of their Medusa issue, because I guarantee that anyone that acts like that won't be in charge of anyone or anything with the Schulters in charge.

Still not sure that I even like Atlas, there is just something rather annoying about him. That said, if he is able to get something from one of the mummies, then that could truly be a game changer. Atlas seems to have quite a few prejudices and misconceptions for lack of a better word about battlemages. I find that off putting in someone with abilities such as his. Nora is growing on me. Still worried that Damien won't be able to hold it together, but if he can try his old contact, it might turn up something as well. Kellen needs to focus and try and hold this group together, I think in some ways, he is the only one that might be able to do so. Still find the behavior of the two detectives that started this case baffling. The more we learn, the more it seems they were not really trying to solve it.

Regan is a delight. Iris has been able to stay calm and has started to heal. I wonder if the wounds are why he can't use his abilities more so instead of going through the portal. Perhaps there is some type of poison in the wounds from the hellish creature they escaped from. Angelo is fascinating. Can't wait to see what happens with this new attempt at finding out what is going on.

Ronan and Tomas have done well so far. The fact that they are not afraid of work and don't complain or spend time talking with each other instead of getting the work done means a lot, and it is noticed. This is just the start for them, but I think they have already proven themselves capable. They may trip, but they will catch each other and keep moving forward together. They must guard their feelings but never deny what they feel for each other to each other. So, well done.

Well, much like the Detective Sargeant, I do NOT believe in coincidences. It is just too much of one that Graham's confidential business associates knew or were involved with Uncle Vernon, and then you throw in Thomas Englert's visits and his threats from the last one, and no, this was definitely no accident. But was the message aimed at Louis or at Graham? Just what is Graham's business? I am glad that the Joss is giving the young constable a chance to help, any leg up is always nice. Joss and Gloria have a great shorthand, love the nonverbal communication skills. Charlie is, I think, more upset that he isn't more upset than that Aunt Daphane actually met her demise. This is just getting too delicious. And while Barnaby might be a treat, the original one, not the nephew or cousin or whomever it was that the second one is; I think a good Marplesque type small village personage might be a better bet at getting this solved.

Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with...

Remy spent much of his time and money getting things for others and thinking about what would make them happy. That is just so him. The kiss was perfect, but Marc isn't sure what to do with it or the feelings behind it. He can't wait forever to decide though. Hope the conversation with the Mistress's go well for both Remy and Marc. I couldn't tell how Remy felt truly about not knowing Anduin well enough to select something for him, sad, upset? Wonderful chapter.

And so the quest to free the Prince has been joined by these two, but the question remains, who else will join. Can just anyone use this magic sword, or does it require a special person? Much like @CincyKris, I wonder why the bird listened so intensely.

So glad to see Rory and Slav spending some time together, just being with each other. The boat ride sounded nice, and just spending time together can be very important. I do see why Slav would be jealous of Lucien, but luckily Irma set Slav straight. Irma is a godsend in so many ways. I can't wait for Slav's sister to come and visit; we can get a better picture of his past with her around perhaps. I think Slav being able to live with them would be great; but I would think a mother-in-law suite or something similar would be better for him so he could have some time to himself.

The times were so different that I almost do not know how to contemplate what to me seem like children still go through on their way to manhood. The dedication and sacrifice that is made. The training and hardship that one would endure to successfully reach the next step up the chain. Both Ronan and Tomas are learning what it takes to function and succeed in this world. But they both have said out loud their feelings for each other; each will take care to guard the other and their feelings for each other. Why were they summoned? Is something going on, or could the Bishop be making a move?

Some amazing stories on this list, I always find something new to check out. I so miss @dkstories and @trebs

Loved this chapter, I do love to hear about local legends and scary stories that often no one really knows where they came from. These four deserve to be happy, not sure they all will end up truly happy and together, but they deserve to all be happy.

A truly lovely little story of the power of love and how lucky we are to make a connection; and you never know where or when it will happen.

So glad that Ian seems to be coming out of his shell. And really glad that Louis decided to treat him by getting him a few plants to add to his garden as a thank you for working on his. Sounds like Ian truly loves what he does and that is always a good thing. Sounds like Charlie mostly, and maybe a little help from Tom really improved the place. Even if they just work a room at time or two, it will be amazing what a difference it can make. Louis had a lovely time in London, got to see some folks, some he wanted to and one or two he could have done without. Everyone seems to like the idea behind his latest work, and maybe it would be a great way to expand his portfolio in a new direction. Hate that Charlie had a blow like that, Aunt Daphane may have been a pain in his posterior but still, family is family, and always hard to lose one, especially like that. I certainly hope that the police had Thomas Englert under surveillance, or did he slip away and run over Aunt Daphne. I am sure this has something to do with the reason or business that Graham had with Uncle Vernon.

The truth can cut like a knife, but it can also bind a man tightly to an idea that may or may not be real. This is an interesting story; glad you decided to go back and pursue it.

Well, Austin, Texas area came to a complete stop for four days. Nothing moved. While on principle, I oppose the Patriots, I really don't care who wins, will be more interested in the commercials and halftime than the game itself. Thanks for the updates.

What a wet messy fabulous time, that was had by all.

I am glad that Ian felt comfortable enough to come out to his friends. And I do hope that they all prove to be his friends. Are they going to turn into bosom buddies, no, I doubt it, but we all need friends. Once Ian gains a little more confidence, he may make real friends with others that share he passions, but he may also find that in Tom he has more than he suspects. I hope so. Love how they went to the pub and Ian for the first time really realized that you could look at the players with more than appreciation of their skills so to speak. And the shopping trip proved a real success as did the meal later. I just love this story.

Well Flynn will hardly be missed, and honestly does anyone think Britney should have another child? Don't know what to think about how that situation will get handled. Frank didn't mean to kill Flynn but why hide it. It was clearly an accident, just be upfront about what happened and get on with life. Of course, Britney probably would have made an issue but still. Dante is going to have to do something soon about what Miss Carolyn told him or it will be too late. Blaise just totally creeps me out now whenever he is even mentioned. Not sure how it will play out unless Britney falls down some stairs as well, but the best thing to happen would be for Alice to take over this farm, marry Matthew and merge his farm into this one. She could make sure that everyone is safe and leave the running of the farm to those with the know-how.

Another interesting dinner at Escorial, but honestly, would this even make the top fifty blow outs? LOL Love how the boys serenaded JP, and I just bet it does the trick. Glad that someone finally brought the issue with Jessica to a head, it needed to be dealt with, and the sooner the better. Of course, this allowed another issue that was festering to be dealt with as well. I truly do not understand Isidore and her stand against Will on this. I truly don't think his transgressions were that significant. And honestly, this seems like a strange hill for her to be willing to die on. Has she warped this into something about Billy and how that all went down? I am just lost. Will got a surprise blessing, but don't think Travis sees it that way. I am glad that Will listened to Stef as I think he was primarily right. Will needs to address this with Travis now and nip it in the bud. Can't wait to see what happens next.