LMM 68: Very Good

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 one with slightly tipsy inhibitions.

68
Very Good

Gilen whispered, “Non.” Continue reading

LMM 67: Mother Tongue

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 potential whistleblower.

67
Mother Tongue

As the young crosser’s onslaught grew increasingly articulate, Continue reading

LMM 66: Rubbish

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 used to getting his way.

66
Rubbish

“Surely not. My duties don’t…” Continue reading

LMM 65: Surely Not

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 favorite uncle.

65
Surely Not

Jacques needed a moment to unfreeze, Continue reading

LMM 64: Come into My Parlor

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 one with a mission.

64
Come into my Parlor

Downstairs was warmed by candlelight. Continue reading

LMM 63: Languor

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 trusting one.

63
Languor

Jacques relaxed everything—languid, but far from mindless. Continue reading

LMM 62: To the Cask

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 one who may have missed a cue or two.

62
To the Cask

Rather high-flown, but if Jacques Continue reading

LMM 61: Lowering Inhibitions

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 one who isn’t even trying to be insulting.

61
Lowering Inhibitions

“Is there another bottle?” Continue reading

LMM 60: Generosity Itself

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 friendly one.

60
Generosity Itself

Jacques savored another mouthful, Continue reading

LMM 59: Discerning Palate

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 sophisticated one.

59
Discerning Palate

Introductions went overlong, and Jacques managed to avoid Continue reading

LMM 58: Gifts for the Hostess

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 one who isn’t empty-handed.

58
Gifts for the Hostess

“So you’re the one.” Continue reading

LMM 57: Lofty Personage

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 ones who shed.

57
Lofty Personage

Jacques smuggled Nonny through the kitchen door and into Continue reading

LMM 56: Kidnapper

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 one who ran to what the other’s running from.

56
Kidnapper

“Why?” puffed Jacques, once they’d gained the garden. Continue reading

LMM 55: Done a Runner

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 one who asserts his dominance.

55
Done a Runner

Argent appeared suddenly, as if he’d been Continue reading