On His Mane's Secret Service - #7
When Em and Ra'Jirra left the palace, night was coming on. She had changed out of the Raba back into her normal clothes by then, but carried the priceless garment in a bag over her shoulder. She saw Dar'Amon on the wall surrounding the palace grounds...
On His Mane's Secret Service - #6
It took hours before Ra'Jirra and Em were called to the private audience with the Mane. During that time, Em had introduced her to so many dignitaries and Royal personages that her mind had gone numb with the names and titles. Of course the main topic...
Levels (Kreet 49)
It was nearing midday when Sigmundurr woke the kobolds. "Come on, wake up. The taverner says we need to get out. I have a good idea where we are now. There's another town a few miles north and beyond that is the city of Fandain. I've been there...
Consequences (Kreet 48)
In the end, gold talked and the three retired to their room in the small tavern. They were eyed by some of the few locals, but they didn't care. Sigmundurr was uncharacteristically quiet as they settled in. "Do you think she's forgotten me...
A Dream of Summer
"Well hello! What's this?!" She turned around, obviously startled. The sound that sprang involuntarily from her throat was amazingly similar to a large cat's hiss. "Can this one not have privacy?!" "Hey, at least I let you know I was...
Authors - Ch 13 The Long Road Home
She awoke to find Weather looking at her, watching her breathe. She didn't mind. "Don't read anything into it," she whispered. "I don't think you could understand anyway, but thanks for last night. I needed you." "Happy to be of service, I guess!"...
Authors - Ch 12 Departure
The sun was nearing its peak when Quill-Weave awoke. On the bed above her, Casta was snoring quietly. She looked around without moving her head. The floor could use some dusting underneath the bed, she noticed. Then she started to cry silently. Casta...
Authors - Ch 11 The Proposal
"So," Casta was saying. "Let's change the subject just a little, shall we? We've been talking here about each other's writing all this time..." "A little critique is a good thing, though," Crassius pointed out. "Certainly, certainly! But tell me -...
Authors - Ch 10 The Lusty Argonian Maid
Whether it was due to the brandy or the effects of some possible potion in it, Quill-Weave found herself quite at ease a half hour later. The conversation had shifted to Casta's books, and while she still didn't much like Crassius Curio, she had to...
Authors - Ch 9 Crassius Curio
It was getting dark outside and Quill and Casta were drinking coffee in her parlor. "Have you read anything by Crassius _other_ than the Lusty Argonian Maid?" Casta asked. "Well, actually no," Quill-Weave admitted. "I mean, isn't that...
Authors - Ch 8 Casta Scribonia
* * * Some unknown time later Quill-Weave found herself sprawled over Casta's couch, her head on the floor, one foot over the armrest and the other buried in the cushions above her. She was breathing hard but at peace and, despite her incredibly...
Authors - Ch 7 Arrival
* * * When she awoke, she found herself extremely thirsty for physical companionship. She was going to rock Casta's world today! The sun was well up by the time she had gotten dressed, and she was happy to open her door to a nice breakfast, left by...