He stood in the doorway, his eyes hard as diamond. Everyone stopped, any words dwindling quickly into silence. The man radiated strength; but more than that, he suddenly radiated desperation"Alexander," he said again, "you must come with me. We must... we must stop Titian Mueller. He cannot be allowed to succeed ( Read more... )

Written 19 July 2007Dell smiled at Deirdre and took the baby from her arms. "Hello you tiny little miracle, you. I've no idea how such a cute little bundle of preciousness came from such an insane mother; clearly, you inherited all the best genes from me ( Read more... )

Written 18 July 2007"What? What is it?" Hippomenes looked from William to Dell, confused. "Do you both know this woman ( Read more... )

--written 31 July 2007

Grey skies and an ominous wind created the perfect atmosphere - the day was ideal for a funeral.

Dell sighed as he watched the mourners trooping dutifully back to the palace.  The ceremony had been well done, he supposed.  Formal and appropriately solemn.  No one had known the man personally, but he had certainly been admired ( Read more... )

--written 5 March 2007 ( Read more... )

 --written 28 February 2007

"What!  Dell, we should leave.  This is a private moment."

"Oh hush," Dell said, peering around the tree.  "They don't mind.  Darling, they don't even know we're watching."  He glanced over at her and winked, grinning like a madman.  "Just enjoy the show!"

Meanwhile, Xander and Anna were talking - oblivious to the ( Read more... )

--written 6 March 2007 ( Read more... )

1. (written 26 January 2007 ( Read more... )

Hippomenes smiled.  "But, well...  I think you might have already met."

William gaped at the woman before him.  "It's...  Oh God, Bunny, it's you."  Everyone turned to look, wondering what significance such a regular looking sort of woman could have.

She nodded at him and seemed to smile resignedly.  "Hello, William.  It's been quite a while."

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(Letter from Gen. Dell Wilson to his wife Dierdre)

O Possessor of my Leash,

Don't worry, darling!  Xan's a lovely boy, and I, being the person he loves, loves, loves most in the whole wide world, can only take away his agony.  I'm quite conducive to happiness - a fact I feel sure you can attest to.  So though he misses his fair queen, I offer plenty ( Read more... )