a midwinter's thaw, chapter 81

[pagerunner_j]

so tired. so very. but: so friday. Here: have a chapter!

Title: A Midwinter's Thaw, Chapter 81
Author(s): pagerunner_j and the hip, the happening, the totally groovy w0rdinistaCharacters: Alistair, Elinora Cousland, and a slowly-growing cast of thousands

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[tahara_l]

*squuueeeee* Pounce

[masterwaffle]

This chapter is a hunk of cotton candy in a puddle or syrup.

And I don't mind a bit, though I've got the sudden impulse to go adopt a kitten.

[lady_fyrebrand]

Funny, I have that same impulse. I think I'll name it Pounce...

[lady_fyrebrand]

Big huge SQUEEEEEEEE for Nate and Mikarra. I just cannot help it! They are too cute together. *contented, fluff-drenched sigh*
Favorite part:
"Elinora," Nathaniel said upon approach. His voice was trembling with lingering tension, but also the beginnings of profound relief. "Would you be so good as to tell my mad beloved that walking barefoot and barely clothed in the snow is a certain path to the death we were trying to avoid?" That's just so, so Nate that it made my already huge, delirious grin even wider.

Well, that and sleepy!Anders. *looks around for witnesses before enjoying a brief snuggle* :D

What? Just cuz I'm a Nate fangirl doesn't mean I can't love Anders, too. And Nate's got Mikarra. :)

[distantmirror]

*happy, relieved sigh*

A lot of the recent chapters I read sort of hunched forward, shoulders tight, probably half frowning as the events of the fight played out. This one? I was slouched in my chair, half-smiling contentedly the entire time.

I will fore go the usual hug or lingering look for Alistair and instead scratch Pounce behind the ears. I do wonder what he is. Benevolent fade demon perhaps? Who cares. Pounce rules. :D

[star058]

Yay Pounce! Having five cats already, I think I'll forego any urges to adopt a sixth. But I'm feeling the need to go pick up my own Mr. Abu (very large 20 lb blue-eyed Siamese mix) and give him a very thorough cuddle! :D

It was lovely to see Nate and Mikkara. I only wish Anders had someone besides Pounce. It's a little sad to see him pining for Elinora. Dangit!