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 really shouldn’t let go at the moment.
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Gentleman’s Agreement
“How does this work?” asked Jacques. Continue reading
Jacques Smythe of the Uppington Smythes. Maybe he wasn’t your favorite character in Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox, but Uncle Jackie is here to stay. Lord Mettlebright’s Man will probably hang around for several hundred (admittedly short) chapters, skimming through the backdrop of the series, giving you glimpses of life at Stately House from the point of view of an ordinary, unendowed, freeloading gentleman’s gentleman.
Connoisseur | art by FoxOfTwilight
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He was still sulking in his linen cupboard when the younger Starmark tapped lightly and proffered a dainty crystal goblet. “My father sends his compliments and would like your opinion of his gift.”
“Why?”
“Argent spoke highly of your palate.”
“Naturellement.” Jacques lifted, tilted, swirled, and sniffed with patent hauteur. Thick amber, bedizened by tiny galaxies. Holding the first sip in his mouth, he closed his eyes and knew bliss. “What is this?” he sighed.
“Star wine.”
—Lord Mettlebright’s Man, Chapter 59: “Discerning Palate”
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Who else has high hopes for Jacques? ::twinkle::
Lord Mettlebright’s Man begins here.
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who has suffered so many losses. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 134: Traded
The confession slipped out. Continue reading
Tasty Treat. I found myself in an Asian market yesterday. Much to my delight, they had fresh mochi. I’m always there for mochi and/or daifuku. Before eating the last few pieces with coffee for breakfast this morning, I snapped a few pictures for you.
For the uninitiated, mochi is made by pounding rice until it’s sticky/stretchy. In deserts like this, it’s sweetened and wrapped around a filling. Anko (red bean paste) is classic, but you’ll find all sorts of variations.
Fandom: enriching lives in culinary ways.
Mikoto and the Reaver Village. I’m very busy behind the scenes getting out both Songs #4 and Saga #4. Since teasers are fun, I thought I’d spur on your anticipation with a poll. If you can’t vote because you don’t have Twitter, speak up in comments. ::twinkle::
**NOTE** I’ll do official cover reveals w/ full summaries here on the blog once I’m ready to make these books available for pre-order. (Soon!)
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s so not cute. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 133: Repetitive
Sideswiped and sprawling, Inuyasha Continue reading
Middle Sister. Little gifts make me happy. Many thanks to FerperoNii, who’s been thinking about the Miyabe sisters.
I do love art. It’s a gift I can share with everyone! ::twinkle::
Not really surprised. But let’s see if I can surprise you. I’ll work up a little scene for Quen’s Valentine, which will post here on the blog once I’m happy with it. ::twinkle::
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 ready one.
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Life Choices
Jacques wasn’t a respected kind of chap. Continue reading
“Let me call you sweetheart…” A quick poll for this Valentines weekend. The winner may lead to a little outtake here on the blog. ::wink wink::
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with better instincts. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 132: Alert
Inuyasha stayed put. He’d always been half-scared of Continue reading
Jiminy & Melissa. I enjoy surprises, which is probably why I’ve never advertised the inclusion of Founders Coffee in Tamiko and the Two Janitors. That way, my longtime readers would enjoy stumbling across the elements I borrowed from one of my fanfics (Froth, Mir/San AU). Mostly setting & the fact that Founders is run by brothers/owners.
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“You’re packing crystals. Can I have a peek?”
He crossed a line by slipping his fingers under the cloth, questing upward. A moment later, she had the offending hand twisted and pinned to cold stone. The angle forced him down, and she reinforced her objection by pushing his head until his cheek met marble.
“Ow.”
Melissa’s face flushed, and she checked to see if anyone had noticed her manhandling the barista. Both Mom and Magda had been thorough and creative in teaching her ways to dissuade unwanted masculine attention.
The other barista stepped up. “I do beg your pardon, miss. Did his antics unsettle you?” Pressing one large hand to the back of Jiminy’s head, his voice deepened to a growl. “He knows better.”
Tamiko and the Two Janitors (Amaranthine Saga, #3)
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Founders Coffee | art by FoxOfTwilight
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Details, Details: Melissa is the biological daughter of Christopher Armstrong, the “Kith handler” who visits Kimiko’s classroom back in Book 2. Chris was raised by the Nightspangle pack, which is why Hanoo, Yoota, and Ploom all knew him (and his partner Cove).
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one without rival. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 131: Unalike
Sesshoumaru didn’t know how to answer. Continue reading
Chapter 4 is live on Patreon. Now we’re getting a fuller picture of Marc, who is usually referred to as Marcelle by my DM. Guess it sounds more “fantasy” than the shortened version. ::twinkle:: More details about Bard & Barbarian and about becoming a patron on this post >>
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s probably talking too much. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 130: Happy
Sesshoumaru watched with wary amusement as his brother made Continue reading
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