LMM 142: Pish Tosh

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who missed the obvious.

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Pish Tosh

They descended en masse, Continue reading

LMM 141: The Reserved Type

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s practically family.

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The Reserved Type

“Hey, Suuzu. Can you work around my tail?” Continue reading

Every Word Matters

Word Nerd. I love words. I was thinking it would be fun to do a series of graphics that celebrate some of the key words (and names) in the Saga & Songs. Stuff like this will probably start cropping up here and on my other social media:

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Naroo-soh

I think it would also be fun to do a series with the different varieties of Ephemera. And maybe even one for clan names. Time will tell. ::twinkle::

LMM 140: Fraternity

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one with a teasing nature.

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Fraternity

“A tailor?” Jacques perked up in more ways than one. Continue reading

Bard & Barbarian

New Chapter. I’ve updated Bard & Barbarian, my Patreon exclusive story that delves into the backstory of the two characters I play in weekly DnD campaigns. “Imber was only a boy when he first met the divine beast who would one day share his adventures.” The story is available to supporters at any level (Glimmer starts at $1/month), and it updates at least once a month. Today’s chapter is called “Good Customers.”

BnB 011

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LMM 139: Accepting Applications

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s comfortable enough to tease.

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Accepting Applications

The moment Argent carried off Tsumiko, Continue reading

Natsume Yuujinchou

Natsume’s Book of Friends. I always have a hard time pinpointing my favorite anything … because it always depends. I don’t have a single favorite book, but I can narrow down my favorites within a genre (eg. my favorite book with dragons in it or my current favorite investigative duo). I don’t have a favorite song, because what I want to listen to depends entirely on my mood. I also don’t have a favorite character (of my own). People ask me this a lot, actually. And I have a pat answer: “The one I’m writing now.” Which means today … it’s Mikoto. ::twinkle::

But if I were backed into a corner and someone demanded that I declare a favorite anime, I’d definitely (probably) have to say Natsume Yuujinchou. It’s slice-of-life with a paranormal twist, about a boy who can see youkai. I have been collecting the manga, but it’s the anime that first won my heart. From the first, I knew I’d found a kindred spirit. There’s a soothing ambiance, emotional depth, unexpected friendships, heartwarming moments, and deepening ties. I love its gentleness. If you can find them where you watch anime, there are currently six seasons of Natsume’s Book of Friends. And the newest volume (24) of the manga just released (yesterday!) in the US. Highly recommended.

Natsume Yuujinchou

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LMM 138: Moral Support

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who has (almost) everything he needs.

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Moral Support

Argent startled Jacques by Continue reading

LMM 137: Virtuous Woman

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the charming one.

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Virtuous Woman

“Dad’ll bring Mom home first. Continue reading

LMM 136: Do My Colors

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the new arrival on the scene.

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Do My Colors

Gingko cheerfully presented Jacques with Continue reading

Pokemon GO!

Let’s Be Friends. I first stumbled across Pokemon ages ago, and I’ve often referenced James (from Team Rocket) as my first anime crush. I first started playing Pokemon because my kids were really into it, and I wanted to share their excitement (and grasp the lingo they were throwing around). So I became a Pokemom and have kept up with new game releases ever since. In recent months, I (grudgingly) accepted the modern necessity that is a cell phone, though I stubbornly refer to it as a step counter & gaming device.

All that to say, I have a Pokemon GO! account and I’m looking to make friends. Yes, yes, I’m aware you can go onto sites where people randomly upload their friends codes. But I’d really rather be playing with people I know. It’s friendlier that way, and much like Michael, I get attached. So … do any of you play with pocket monsters? ::twinkle::

Email me – always.forthright at gmail dot com – with your friends code!

LMM 135: Mama’s Boy

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one with his daddy’s smile.

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Mama’s Boy

A whoop from above alerted Jacques to Continue reading

LMM 134: Royal Reception

Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the affectionate one.

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Royal Reception

Akira chattered at Suuzu, whose expression softened. Continue reading