Alistair couldn't help but feel extremely cheeky taking time off like this to go somewhere hot and exotic, to spend time with someone hot and exotic. That didn't stop him from going ahead and making the arrangements. As it turns out, the PINpoint is extremely useful. It was difficult, but he managed to reach a beach in Croatia whilst he was ( Read more... )

Outside is pitch black. The world outside the stone walls has vanished under a solid black shroud. It draws the eye back into the confines of the castle. The abandoned corridors pitch black and then, in a seemingly random decision, torches light other hallways. Places carefully chosen for their frequent use and great importance to the skeleton crew ( Read more... )

( The Nexus isn't so bad... )

( Bound by duty to obey. But free to grumble. )

Alistair's got Julie by the hand. Positively gleeful to be spending time with her. For all the dark moments that may come it seems worth enduring for times like this. Nothing else in the world to think about. Just getting to know her and pay attention to her. For times like this he's thankful. Thankful for the Nexus. Thankful for the fact that he ( Read more... )

( Knock and the door shall be opened. Hopefully. )

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Oh Valentine's Day! It's one of those days Alistair is perfectly suited to. Nearly everyone is cheerful. From the sappy couples to the jeering singles. Even the children are happy. There are extra treats around the castle, after all. With the fading sun the mood only becomes more intense.

The children scavenge inside for any forgotten boxes of ( Read more... )