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::
LMM 109: Life Choices
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
Twitter Poll
“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::
Mood Stripes 132: Alert
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
ART: Founders Coffee
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).
Mood Stripes 131: Unalike
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
Bard & Barbarian
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 >>
Mood Stripes 130: Happy
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
LMM 108: To Each Their Own
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 wants to be more than friends.
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To Each Their Own
“Do you mean to say that you respect me?” Continue reading
Mood Stripes 129: Watchful
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the observant one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 129: Watchful
Sesshoumaru knew Kagome was watching him watch his brother. Continue reading
LMM 107: Dramatic Equivalence
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 for the unabashedly monogamous ones.
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Dramatic Equivalence
“My feelings for you are what define me?” Continue reading
Patreon News
Goals. I have One. I’m still learning the ropes over on Patreon, and I was fiddling with settings this morning. Tada! Newcomers will now receive a welcome message. (Apologies to the early birds, who missed out on that little detail.) Aaand, I’ve set a community-based goal. It’s a ridiculously high goal, because I don’t want you to reach it too quickly. But it’s the plan, and I don’t mind sharing it!
Behold, a screencap:
Help me reach my goal on Patreon >>
Mood Stripes 128: Kind
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the conversational one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 128: Kind
Kagome watched Sesshoumaru’s fascination with Continue reading
Good Fortune
Reminder! There’s a Fortune Cookie Challenge underway, and it’d be a shame for any of the (admittedly extensive) cast of the Songs & Saga to be left out. Have some fun, get creative, and your fortune may find its way onto one of these snazzy graphics! ::twinkle::
Personalize your fortunes in comments on the Fortune Cookie Challenge post >>
LMM 106: Me in a Word
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 cheeky one.
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Me in a Word
“You are familiar with the dogs’ unique naming sense?” Continue reading
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