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@koshka

Rory slowly shook his head. “Rescue us? From the Government?” He gave a short of laugh that ended more like a choked sob. “He can’t. One man against the Agents? And a shepherd no less?”

Rory bit his lip. Tears were stinging his eyes, and he didn’t know why. For one moment, looking up at that picture in the glass, he had felt safe. For…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

Yeah, not much of a fight.

We’re just having some good running and precious moments.

lol.

@whalekeeper

There’s currently an agent outside the church somewhere looking for us that you could probably pound. I locked the church door, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have an idea of where we went.

…Or I could drop Leo’s bounty hunter somewhere for you to beat up. That could be fun.

@ellette-giselle

Leo

He paused mid step and looked back at the kid.

Quincy had looped an arm around Rory’s neck, and was reaching out dusty fingers for the glass. He giggled. “Roror, it’s God’s house.”

Roror? Leo smiled, feeling all the tension from the last few hours drain from his shoulders. And not just him; Silvia sank down on a pew…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

Eh, not very far? But also not close at all. I’m just trying to save Rory’s (and now Leo’s) life. XD

@koshka

Yes he is! he’s such a darling.

Rory

Rory paused and looked about, his eyes wide. There was something about this place. It wasn’t just the quiet and sense of protection. No, there was… peace. Yes, that was it. Peace. Something Rory had never truly felt.

Leo was moving forward, saying something about the back door, but Rory stood…[Read more]

@koshka

So fun to hear from you on this!!

Yes, I know! The kids are so fun!

Hmmm, I might add more to the “knowing look” lol.

Well, with this I wanted each one of them to say a prayer. With big things in our family we normally all go around and say a prayer. Sometimes though, just one family remember prays. It really all depends on…[Read more]

@the_lost-journal

I’ll second Whaley’s question. 🙂🫤

(Though you did “redacted” the post, so if you don’t care to reply I totally get it.)

@elishavet-pidyon

LOVE IT!!! So, so pretty!

Do the shepherd boy!!!!

@elishavet-pidyon

Lovely. *Nods vigorously*

@elishavet-pidyon

It’s beautiful! I love the almost Ireland fairytale, almost medieval Europe feel. Lovely.

(Also, I hit you with some snowballs, so you could share some more scenes from Golden Song. In case you were wondering. XP)

@ellette-giselle

Ah. Such fun. I love the kid’s reactions. XD

Leon laughed, a knowing expression on his face.

So…what is a knowing expression? Raised eyebrows? A smirk? This is such a vague description that his face won’t settle into one expression. It’s just a blur.

This is random, but I’ve noticed that your characters pray in turns. Is…[Read more]

@ellette-giselle

*Cackles* *Grins*

I love it. Quincy seems good at activating ProtectMode in people. I need to tie that into the book.

Alrighty then.

Leo

The row of hedges ended in another lane. Leo turned up it for a few feet before darting around a large glass greenhouse with a gasped out prayer. He sent a glance over his shoulder.

Rory…[Read more]

@linus-smallprint

Yeah, it is a rough life. I feel like a lot of people will read about Leon and Julian and be like, “oh cool, the messenger missionaries on the run from soldiers” and not really think about what that would be like for NINE YEARS.

I chuckled at this.

so did I. lol.

Ew. Yeah, eat the bread instead.

You’ve never licked…[Read more]

@koshka

Oh my goodness. I can’t believe you just handed a kid to Rory. *silently dies* this is going to be great!

He needs something to fight for beyond his own survival.

Ummm….. whatever you would rather. i don’t care. Leo is leading which means you’re picking.

Rory

There coming. there’s no escape. there never is! Rory couldn’t…[Read more]

@ellette-giselle

Gotcha. We’re either going to an apartment flat, or their ship the Mantis, you pick.

Silvia

Number sequences flashed across her tablet. She stifled a groan. They had a tail.

A drop of sheer terror made her dizzy with the images, the sounds parading through her head. Pounding feet. Sharp metal. Blood.

She sucked in a deep…[Read more]

@linus-smallprint

Ooo, that would be a cool idea.

I had the pro version for a little while as well, but I think both work fine.

I like the look of hand-drawn ones the best, but the ones on there are easier to make and have on hand as I’m writing.

@linus-smallprint

Have you tried using Inkarnet?

I really enjoy using them for my maps after I do the initial sketches.

@hybridlore   @linus-smallprint    @koshka   @keilah-h    @elishavet-pidyon   @grcr

The next morning, Julian and Leon left to start another journey. They wouldn’t be returning to the capital, so Joseph sent no return letter to Sabina.

Joseph walked with the two former soldiers outside the gates of the town. It was good to be with old friends.…

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*has decided to hit some people*

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