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Madamebadger at 20:03, 3 July 2022

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	The guard asks if it's wrong to be curious, but does state that he hasn't been punished for it, though he has been cautious. The Queen notes his pose, how still he was, and guessing this is a reason why he stood out. Saying that he rewards curiosity coupled with respect, he asks if the guard has wished to see the Change. Then he presses the guard on whether the Change is greatness, and his initial answer ("Because we can do it") is insufficient. He gives a better one: "Because through it we may understand the subtle and unknown... and knowledge is safety, and power."		The guard asks if it's wrong to be curious, but does state that he hasn't been punished for it, though he has been cautious. The Queen notes his pose, how still he was, and guessing this is a reason why he stood out. Saying that he rewards curiosity coupled with respect, he asks if the guard has wished to see the Change. Then he presses the guard on whether the Change is greatness, and his initial answer ("Because we can do it") is insufficient. He gives a better one: "Because through it we may understand the subtle and unknown... and knowledge is safety, and power."

	Impressed, the Emperor drops his hand from the guard's nose and invites the guard to a greater test. The look in the guard's eyes... the Queen recognizes it as one of hunger for something never had before. The guard, [[Huuru]], asks the Emperor to have his mettle, and the Emperor surprises everyone by stepping back to include the Queen Ransomed, calling her by title. More intriguing is him asking her what she thinks of Huuru. She asks [[Huuru]] if he recognizes her title, and he states that he's read the histories. "The Empire was different at its inception." The Emperor chimes in that it's not usual for males to read such histories, as it gives males and females dangerous ideas, the latter only if they were allowed to read. The Queen states a desire to read them, and Huuru is surprised she can read. Surprised and ''fascinated.'' It turns out that he is curious about the Queen, noting her lack of punishment for not speaking the way most females speak, and that she reads and has seen the Change. But then he's further shocked that ''she taught the Emperor the Change''.		Impressed, the Emperor drops his hand from the guard's nose and invites the guard to a greater test. The look in the guard's eyes... the Queen recognizes it as one of hunger for something never had before. The guard, [[Huuru (The Knife/The Liaison) \|Huuru]], asks the Emperor to have his mettle, and the Emperor surprises everyone by stepping back to include the Queen Ransomed, calling her by title. More intriguing is him asking her what she thinks of Huuru. She asks Huuru if he recognizes her title, and he states that he's read the histories. "The Empire was different at its inception." The Emperor chimes in that it's not usual for males to read such histories, as it gives males and females dangerous ideas, the latter only if they were allowed to read. The Queen states a desire to read them, and Huuru is surprised she can read. Surprised and ''fascinated.'' It turns out that he is curious about the Queen, noting her lack of punishment for not speaking the way most females speak, and that she reads and has seen the Change. But then he's further shocked that ''she taught the Emperor the Change''.

	The Queen throws out a challenge of a question: "Does that make me great?" but Huuru surprises her by laughing with delight, then saying that the Queen reminds her of his dam. She's shocked to find that she likes him. The Emperor then turns to the guard, touching him with a finger under his chin, and asks him if he's offended to be judged by a female. The guard, however, states that she is the ''Queen Ransomed'' and -- after some gentle teasing from the Emperor -- that he loved his dam dearly. The Queen ''really'' likes him now, but the Emperor says that he could be lying. She looks at him askance because he's touching the guard with ''Eldritch'' fingers but the guard might not know what that means. So she plays along, saying that he couldn't say what he said out loud without being visibly disgusted.		The Queen throws out a challenge of a question: "Does that make me great?" but Huuru surprises her by laughing with delight, then saying that the Queen reminds her of his dam. She's shocked to find that she likes him. The Emperor then turns to the guard, touching him with a finger under his chin, and asks him if he's offended to be judged by a female. The guard, however, states that she is the ''Queen Ransomed'' and -- after some gentle teasing from the Emperor -- that he loved his dam dearly. The Queen ''really'' likes him now, but the Emperor says that he could be lying. She looks at him askance because he's touching the guard with ''Eldritch'' fingers but the guard might not know what that means. So she plays along, saying that he couldn't say what he said out loud without being visibly disgusted.

Madamebadger at 16:02, 3 July 2022

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	===Prologue===		===Prologue===
	Despite everything that had transpired, the [[Queen Ransomed\|Queen]] remained surprised that the [[Emperor]] had made her a promise and kept it. The Emperor shows up at her door, reminding her that she'd asked to see the sea. As he saw her looking out the window, he adds that he'd looked outside for contrails, too. They spend a few moments talking about their [[Lisinthir\|missing third]], before again inviting her to see the shore. The way he does so, however, with her hand slipping over her palm, reminds her strongly of how the Ambassador made a gift of his pattern to her. Cryptically, the Emperor says that they'll discuss that later tonight and doesn't say more.		Despite everything that had transpired, the [[Queen Ransomed\|Queen]] remained surprised that the [[Emperor Kauvauc Ueneuvin \|Emperor]] had made her a promise and kept it. The Emperor shows up at her door, reminding her that she'd asked to see the sea. As he saw her looking out the window, he adds that he'd looked outside for contrails, too. They spend a few moments talking about their [[Lisinthir\|missing third]], before again inviting her to see the shore. The way he does so, however, with her hand slipping over her palm, reminds her strongly of how the Ambassador made a gift of his pattern to her. Cryptically, the Emperor says that they'll discuss that later tonight and doesn't say more.

	The actual trip to the sea took longer than she expected, though probably because she was measuring it against how it looked from her tower window: a straight drop down. But the Emperor drove her (!) to the shore. From up close, it's nothing like the view from the tower, with the cold tide and the beating water and the scent...! She spends a few moments mesmerized by the novelty of it before abruptly asking the Emperor if Chatcaava can swim ("With difficulty"). It's almost an overwhelming experience, but when she turns away, reflecting on the events that got her to this place, she is beckoned to leave, as the Emperor needs to get back to work. She asks if he'll come to her later, and he reiterates that they have much to discuss.		The actual trip to the sea took longer than she expected, though probably because she was measuring it against how it looked from her tower window: a straight drop down. But the Emperor drove her (!) to the shore. From up close, it's nothing like the view from the tower, with the cold tide and the beating water and the scent...! She spends a few moments mesmerized by the novelty of it before abruptly asking the Emperor if Chatcaava can swim ("With difficulty"). It's almost an overwhelming experience, but when she turns away, reflecting on the events that got her to this place, she is beckoned to leave, as the Emperor needs to get back to work. She asks if he'll come to her later, and he reiterates that they have much to discuss.

Madamebadger at 15:44, 26 June 2022

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	Jahir, having the easier, shorter trip, sees Vasiht'h off earlier in the day, then has the apartment to himself for the night. Fortunately so. He spends the trip catching up on medical journals and doing more lessons in Chatcaavan, surprised he can concentrate when he's heading off to an assignation. But then, the anxiety was in the decision to go, and with that made, he was comfortably in Lisinthir's hands. [[Starbase Alpha]] was his destination, the first Starbase and the one located in the same system as [[Karaka'A]], [[Seersana]], and [[Selnor]]. Considering all the traffic, Jahir is amazed there's only a half-hour delay between arrival and landing.		Jahir, having the easier, shorter trip, sees Vasiht'h off earlier in the day, then has the apartment to himself for the night. Fortunately so. He spends the trip catching up on medical journals and doing more lessons in Chatcaavan, surprised he can concentrate when he's heading off to an assignation. But then, the anxiety was in the decision to go, and with that made, he was comfortably in Lisinthir's hands. [[Starbase Alpha]] was his destination, the first Starbase and the one located in the same system as [[Karaka'A]], [[Seersana]], and [[Selnor]]. Considering all the traffic, Jahir is amazed there's only a half-hour delay between arrival and landing.

	Once he's off the shuttle, Jahir realizes he has no idea where he's meeting Lisinthir. He doubts he can ask anybody, since [[~~The~~ Veil]] prevents even him, who's been living on [[Starbase Veta\|Veta]] for years, from having his address listed publicly. And yet, when he consults a starbase directory from habit, he finds Lisinthir on there as well as a location for him. Puzzled that he was able to find such information, he leaves the dock.		Once he's off the shuttle, Jahir realizes he has no idea where he's meeting Lisinthir. He doubts he can ask anybody, since [[Eldritch#The_Veil \|the Veil]] prevents even him, who's been living on [[Starbase Veta\|Veta]] for years, from having his address listed publicly. And yet, when he consults a starbase directory from habit, he finds Lisinthir on there as well as a location for him. Puzzled that he was able to find such information, he leaves the dock.

	It's expected that Lisinthir chooses a section of the base that looks like a base instead of having that aspect hidden away. Jahir stops at an observation portal to look down at the city beneath its shielded sphere. When he does arrive at the suite, he wonders if it is taken by someone else and starts to compose possible responses. But Lisinthir opens the door, gripping him by his shirt, and pulling enough to make him sway forward into a kiss. Lisinthir pulls from the kiss, compliments him, and leads him inside.		It's expected that Lisinthir chooses a section of the base that looks like a base instead of having that aspect hidden away. Jahir stops at an observation portal to look down at the city beneath its shielded sphere. When he does arrive at the suite, he wonders if it is taken by someone else and starts to compose possible responses. But Lisinthir opens the door, gripping him by his shirt, and pulling enough to make him sway forward into a kiss. Lisinthir pulls from the kiss, compliments him, and leads him inside.

Seanearlyaug: /* Chapter Two */

2022-06-14T23:15:36Z

Chapter Two

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	The Queen brings up the fact that the Mother likes children, and the Mother admits it, saying it's perverse. The Slave Queen tells her it may be the opposite, then notes the Mother not giving back the jewels of her title and that she was kind to Laniis, and calls her a rebel. The Mother objects, but the Slave Queen admits that she has been retitled, calling herself Treasure of the Emperor, and soul-changed. The Queen the moves the conversation to how long the Mother has been here, and if the baby she's holding is hers. The Mother assents and immediately offers the Queen the infant, and she contends with making sure she's holding the baby right without the extra arms to stabilize. Finally, the Mother admits that she's been coming since she was separated from her child, saying the other children are so lonely since the caretakers can't speak and the guards don't.		The Queen brings up the fact that the Mother likes children, and the Mother admits it, saying it's perverse. The Slave Queen tells her it may be the opposite, then notes the Mother not giving back the jewels of her title and that she was kind to Laniis, and calls her a rebel. The Mother objects, but the Slave Queen admits that she has been retitled, calling herself Treasure of the Emperor, and soul-changed. The Queen the moves the conversation to how long the Mother has been here, and if the baby she's holding is hers. The Mother assents and immediately offers the Queen the infant, and she contends with making sure she's holding the baby right without the extra arms to stabilize. Finally, the Mother admits that she's been coming since she was separated from her child, saying the other children are so lonely since the caretakers can't speak and the guards don't.

	What the Mother does do is tell them stories, ones she heard from her mother, who heard them from her mother, about the old religion. The Slave Queen is surprised she says this, but then the Mother tells her that she named her bodyslave "Khaska." The Queen, of course, didn't expect that this would reveal her, since she didn't know anyone who followed the old religion, much less knew that children were used to call the celebrants to worship. The Slave Queen's mother had never told her these stories.		What the Mother does do is tell them stories, ones she heard from her mother, who heard them from her mother, about the old religion. The Slave Queen is surprised she says this, but then the Mother tells her that she named her bodyslave "[[Khaska]]." The Queen, of course, didn't expect that this would reveal her, since she didn't know anyone who followed the old religion, much less knew that children were used to call the celebrants to worship. The Slave Queen's mother had never told her these stories.

	The Slave Queen tells the Mother that she won't punish her, but "what I do instead may seem like punishment, however." She then gives the infant back to the Mother, telling her that she'll be sent for, and that the Mother can keep the jewels. She then calls Gale, and entrusts him with the Mother and also to not do anything to attract attention, and also to disperse when they see females they don't recognize.		The Slave Queen tells the Mother that she won't punish her, but "what I do instead may seem like punishment, however." She then gives the infant back to the Mother, telling her that she'll be sent for, and that the Mother can keep the jewels. She then calls Gale, and entrusts him with the Mother and also to not do anything to attract attention, and also to disperse when they see females they don't recognize.

Seanearlyaug: /* Prologue */

2022-01-08T19:06:44Z

Prologue

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	The guard asks if it's wrong to be curious, but does state that he hasn't been punished for it, though he has been cautious. The Queen notes his pose, how still he was, and guessing this is a reason why he stood out. Saying that he rewards curiosity coupled with respect, he asks if the guard has wished to see the Change. Then he presses the guard on whether the Change is greatness, and his initial answer ("Because we can do it") is insufficient. He gives a better one: "Because through it we may understand the subtle and unknown... and knowledge is safety, and power."		The guard asks if it's wrong to be curious, but does state that he hasn't been punished for it, though he has been cautious. The Queen notes his pose, how still he was, and guessing this is a reason why he stood out. Saying that he rewards curiosity coupled with respect, he asks if the guard has wished to see the Change. Then he presses the guard on whether the Change is greatness, and his initial answer ("Because we can do it") is insufficient. He gives a better one: "Because through it we may understand the subtle and unknown... and knowledge is safety, and power."

	Impressed, the Emperor drops his hand from the guard's nose and invites the guard to a greater test. The look in the guard's eyes... the Queen recognizes it as one of hunger for something never had before. The guard, Huuru, asks the Emperor to have his mettle, and the Emperor surprises everyone by stepping back to include the Queen Ransomed, calling her by title. More intriguing is him asking her what she thinks of Huuru. She asks Huuru if he recognizes her title, and he states that he's read the histories. "The Empire was different at its inception." The Emperor chimes in that it's not usual for males to read such histories, as it gives males and females dangerous ideas, the latter only if they were allowed to read. The Queen states a desire to read them, and Huuru is surprised she can read. Surprised and ''fascinated.'' It turns out that he is curious about the Queen, noting her lack of punishment for not speaking the way most females speak, and that she reads and has seen the Change. But then he's further shocked that ''she taught the Emperor the Change''.		Impressed, the Emperor drops his hand from the guard's nose and invites the guard to a greater test. The look in the guard's eyes... the Queen recognizes it as one of hunger for something never had before. The guard, [[Huuru]], asks the Emperor to have his mettle, and the Emperor surprises everyone by stepping back to include the Queen Ransomed, calling her by title. More intriguing is him asking her what she thinks of Huuru. She asks [[Huuru]] if he recognizes her title, and he states that he's read the histories. "The Empire was different at its inception." The Emperor chimes in that it's not usual for males to read such histories, as it gives males and females dangerous ideas, the latter only if they were allowed to read. The Queen states a desire to read them, and Huuru is surprised she can read. Surprised and ''fascinated.'' It turns out that he is curious about the Queen, noting her lack of punishment for not speaking the way most females speak, and that she reads and has seen the Change. But then he's further shocked that ''she taught the Emperor the Change''.

	The Queen throws out a challenge of a question: "Does that make me great?" but Huuru surprises her by laughing with delight, then saying that the Queen reminds her of his dam. She's shocked to find that she likes him. The Emperor then turns to the guard, touching him with a finger under his chin, and asks him if he's offended to be judged by a female. The guard, however, states that she is the ''Queen Ransomed'' and -- after some gentle teasing from the Emperor -- that he loved his dam dearly. The Queen ''really'' likes him now, but the Emperor says that he could be lying. She looks at him askance because he's touching the guard with ''Eldritch'' fingers but the guard might not know what that means. So she plays along, saying that he couldn't say what he said out loud without being visibly disgusted.		The Queen throws out a challenge of a question: "Does that make me great?" but Huuru surprises her by laughing with delight, then saying that the Queen reminds her of his dam. She's shocked to find that she likes him. The Emperor then turns to the guard, touching him with a finger under his chin, and asks him if he's offended to be judged by a female. The guard, however, states that she is the ''Queen Ransomed'' and -- after some gentle teasing from the Emperor -- that he loved his dam dearly. The Queen ''really'' likes him now, but the Emperor says that he could be lying. She looks at him askance because he's touching the guard with ''Eldritch'' fingers but the guard might not know what that means. So she plays along, saying that he couldn't say what he said out loud without being visibly disgusted.

Pyrostinger: Capitalization is important, kids

2021-07-20T14:07:31Z

Capitalization is important, kids

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	[[File:Cover-Amulet-firstedition.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|First Edition Cover]]		[[File:Cover-Amulet-firstedition.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|First Edition Cover]]

	The third book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game ~~series~~]] covering the Chatcaavan War.		The third book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game Series]] covering the Chatcaavan War.

	==Publication Data==		==Publication Data==

Pyrostinger: Make that phrase a link

2021-07-20T14:06:58Z

Make that phrase a link

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	[[File:Cover-Amulet-firstedition.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|First Edition Cover]]		[[File:Cover-Amulet-firstedition.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|First Edition Cover]]

	The third book of the 6-book Princes' Game series covering the Chatcaavan War.		The third book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game series]] covering the Chatcaavan War.

	==Publication Data==		==Publication Data==

Pyrostinger: /* Chapter Three */ The beginning of chapter three, to Brooke's at Alpha

2020-10-04T16:41:33Z

Chapter Three: The beginning of chapter three, to Brooke's at Alpha

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 ===Chapter Three===
 ===Chapter Four===
 ===Chapter Five===

Pyrostinger: /* Chapter Two */ More character breaks to visually separate POV

2020-10-04T15:34:10Z

Chapter Two: More character breaks to visually separate POV

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	As she goes toward the door, the Slave Queen has a thought regarding the females guarding the nursery. On her way back up, she wonders about these tongueless females, and if they could be allies as well. Her thoughts drift to the Mother being a rebel, born of rebels, and is seized by the potential in these children and females, and resolves to protect them. But then, the thought becomes, what if she can't?		As she goes toward the door, the Slave Queen has a thought regarding the females guarding the nursery. On her way back up, she wonders about these tongueless females, and if they could be allies as well. Her thoughts drift to the Mother being a rebel, born of rebels, and is seized by the potential in these children and females, and resolves to protect them. But then, the thought becomes, what if she can't?

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	Jahir, having the easier, shorter trip, sees Vasiht'h off earlier in the day, then has the apartment to himself for the night. Fortunately so. He spends the trip catching up on medical journals and doing more lessons in Chatcaavan, surprised he can concentrate when he's heading off to an assignation. But then, the anxiety was in the decision to go, and with that made, he was comfortably in Lisinthir's hands. [[Starbase Alpha]] was his destination, the first Starbase and the one located in the same system as [[Karaka'A]], [[Seersana]], and [[Selnor]]. Considering all the traffic, Jahir is amazed there's only a half-hour delay between arrival and landing.		Jahir, having the easier, shorter trip, sees Vasiht'h off earlier in the day, then has the apartment to himself for the night. Fortunately so. He spends the trip catching up on medical journals and doing more lessons in Chatcaavan, surprised he can concentrate when he's heading off to an assignation. But then, the anxiety was in the decision to go, and with that made, he was comfortably in Lisinthir's hands. [[Starbase Alpha]] was his destination, the first Starbase and the one located in the same system as [[Karaka'A]], [[Seersana]], and [[Selnor]]. Considering all the traffic, Jahir is amazed there's only a half-hour delay between arrival and landing.
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	It's expected that Lisinthir chooses a section of the base that looks like a base instead of having that aspect hidden away. Jahir stops at an observation portal to look down at the city beneath its shielded sphere. When he does arrive at the suite, he wonders if it is taken by someone else and starts to compose possible responses. But Lisinthir opens the door, gripping him by his shirt, and pulling enough to make him sway forward into a kiss. Lisinthir pulls from the kiss, compliments him, and leads him inside.		It's expected that Lisinthir chooses a section of the base that looks like a base instead of having that aspect hidden away. Jahir stops at an observation portal to look down at the city beneath its shielded sphere. When he does arrive at the suite, he wonders if it is taken by someone else and starts to compose possible responses. But Lisinthir opens the door, gripping him by his shirt, and pulling enough to make him sway forward into a kiss. Lisinthir pulls from the kiss, compliments him, and leads him inside.

			----

	Lisinthir [[Some Things Transcend (Fiction)\|telling Jahir and Vasiht'h]] that he doesn't like coercion doesn't seem entirely accurate, because he finds himself very willing to shape Jahir. So he uses that as an excuse to trap Jahir against a wall to kiss him again. The Harat-Shar were right, there was something erotic about someone breathing, and leaning hard on Jahir's ribcage to make him shake was erotic to Lisinthir. But then, he gives his cousin another kiss of welcome, and offers to take his bag. Jahir, thrown by the sudden change of subject, assents.		Lisinthir [[Some Things Transcend (Fiction)\|telling Jahir and Vasiht'h]] that he doesn't like coercion doesn't seem entirely accurate, because he finds himself very willing to shape Jahir. So he uses that as an excuse to trap Jahir against a wall to kiss him again. The Harat-Shar were right, there was something erotic about someone breathing, and leaning hard on Jahir's ribcage to make him shake was erotic to Lisinthir. But then, he gives his cousin another kiss of welcome, and offers to take his bag. Jahir, thrown by the sudden change of subject, assents.