( 'I think we'll have enough time to ourselves shortly.' (Alden, Adam, Eshana) )

( 'So what /are/ you up to lately?' (Belladonna) )

( 'So. Tell me about it.' (Brent) )

( 'You say we'll start the new year together, but it only makes me wonder if we'll finish it together as well.' (Alden) )

The following are all written on white paper in Ilad's neatest hand, in English. Except for Jean-Paul's, which comes in the form of a secured email.

( Jean-Paul )

I spoke those words once, or words very like ( Read more... )

Ah, but for some things, there is only forgiveness from one place, my love, and it is no place on Earth ( Read more... )

I have faced duties with a high cost to myself, but none like that ( Read more... )

A commanding officer owes loyalty to his subordinates even as they owe loyalty to him. When we pursue these men and women out of loyalty, there are still these bonds that tie us together. The trust I owe to those I command, that they will do their duty as I mine ( Read more... )

In ways, it grows easier. I forget my fears, and lose myself in -- something else. Something much warmer ( Read more... )