Wheeeee! Another episode -- two in one quiz. Yippee!
Don't know whether anyone mentioned this yet, but -- whooo! Loved the multiple meanings behind your title. You, as an author, are tying up some loose ends. The characters are tying up loose ends. And, in fact, the first three characters portrayed *are* themselves loose ends, as they aren't connected w/ a sig. other / haven't tied the knot. And it amuses the bejeebers out of me that the theme of "loose ends" should be the connecting thread of all the minisegments. You obviously put a lot of thought into this.
> Oh, that reminds me.
> When we return, Jarran's sister will need a room. I want you to fix up the
> front bedchamber for her. I want it well-aired and cheerful.”
> “A good choice.”
> “Yes, it is the only guestroom with windows, and after her ordeal I want
> her to feel as free as possible.”
That is just *so* sweet of him! I appreciate this peek into his psyche; he's always been a bit of a mystery to me.
> Hervo gave a polite cough. “Speaking of freedom, are you planning to open
> the locked rooms?”
Huh?
> His thoughts made the logical jump from Trademeet to Mazzy.
Oh yes; very logical jump indeed.
> From behind he heard a voice say, “Good day, cousin.”
> He turned and said with a smile, “Sir Blethyn, it is good to see you. You
> are still in Athkatla?”
> The older knight seemed to study him sadly. “Yes, and I should have spent
> a great deal more time here in the past. I have heard much that has
> disturbed me. But enough of the past, it is time we spoke of the future,
> you and I.”
Thank you for including Sir Blethyn! Was wondering if he'd ever make another appearance.
Btw...I don't mean to bother you w/ useless questions, but about how much older *is* Blethyn? Approx. how old is Ano anyways?
> “By Helm, Blethyn, you go too far!”
> “Do I? Is it any coincidence that the only true lover you have ever had
> was when you were staying at your grandparent's estate, far away from your
> father?”
And that he never mentioned the person's gender...?
> “There is someone I have feelings for, but not… those sort of feelings.”
> “Are you sure? Many a love has started with friendship.”
> “I do not care for her in that way, Blethyn. She is more like… an older
> sister...”
LOL! And Ano just loves to compare his female Charnames to Moira too. You're right; I hadn't anticipated this bend.
> The cleric looked thoughtful for a moment, then placed her hands on
> Mazzy's shoulders. She closed her eyes and her lips moved silently. After
> a few minutes, a small smile appeared on her face. “There is another soul
> very close to you, but I can barely sense its presence. I cannot tell you
> the identity of the soul, but I can say this… it is a halfling, and it is
> male.”
This is sweet.
> His voice deepened and his eyes
> began to glow a harsh golden color.
Foreshadowing for slayer change?
Hmm, gold eyes, silver eyes...I'm looking forward to what evolves from this.
A (belated) thanks for posting this! Enjoyed it a lot.