[very well, then. the Disciple receives the message without dismay or fear, but acceptance. most of her rather miserable life has been a game of survival with just a few bright spots; if this is the next of her trials, she'll meet it with dignity ( Read more... )

[Yeah, okay, the Summoner's pretty fucking pissed off right now. It's not just the collar, although that alone would be enough - he doesn't need another reminder of his status in the current regime, thanks. Still, he could deal with that, he's spent enough sweeps fighting the metaphorical collar that a physical one can't be that hard to get rid of ( Read more... )