Dairine got me to the church on time, hollaring out the window at the coachman while we rattled along the cobblestone streets. I hoped Charlie and Coraline were able to keep up in the coach behind.

But there were no other disruptions. Traffic moved smoothly, and before long, I saw the place where our revised wedding would take place. That's when ( Read more... )

Every year, between Guy Fawkes Night and Thanksgiving, there was a holiday that everyone on the island could celebrate despite their cultural background. Tabula Rasa Day might not get the same fanfare as the other two red letter days, but it was well-enjoyed nonetheless because it commemorated the establishment of the community, a new home and a ( Read more... )

Saffron had always spent much of her time outside - sunbathing, swimming, walking from place to place and the like. The past couple of weeks, though, she’d been outdoors even more than usual. David was hovering more than ever, in plain sight anytime Saffron was outside, more likely than not right by her if there was a place for him to land. It was ( Read more... )

Seifer had been on this Island for more than a year and in all that time he'd never spent more than a few hours out in public without his gun-blade, his one constant companion. Until yesterday, when he'd given it away for good ( Read more... )

Months ago, when the Circle had decided that they needed the Master tools in order to strengthen their magic and come into their full strength, Adam had fully supported the decision and even volunteered to use his summer break to search them out. If he’d known then what he knew now, if he’d known that the crystal skull that resonated with so much ( Read more... )

Dated to Halloween:

During the carnival, Zell brought home three octopi balloons made of mylar and filled with helium, and one decent-sized teddybear. On Halloween morning, they attack when Zell is asleep in bed, and Polly has just come out of the shower. Mayhem ensues.

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The date didn't sneak up on me, this time. I just didn't feel like talking about it.

I had to go into the Children's Office early today and Zell was still asleep when I kissed him gently and headed into work. Before I went to the office, however, I stopped in the kitchen and poured myself a coffee and got myself a muffin. Then I stood, leaning ( Read more... )