Oh yeah, it's all coming together. Dunno about posting a snippet of what I just wrote, but I feel like I've nailed the feeling of hopeless terror in the face of the righteous, but blind rage of a force of nature.

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\\fetch entcom log [morrigan, spec_scarb_moreno] >>morrigan: Hey girlie. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Oh, god. What happened? >>morrigan: The Sisters aren't happy that you went to see Acedrihon. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Oh, yeah. I get it. The news has been crazy down here. They really don't like him. >>morrigan: Not at all. I'm hoping that your visit isn't enough to derail everything. >>spec_scarb_moreno: It doesn't seem like the political allies are deterred. They seem pretty excited to have some kind of indirect connection to us. Maybe they can spin it? >>morrigan: If only. Or maybe we can. He's going to be on board one of their boats for the trip back to Home, right? How would you feel about being his "chaperone?" >>spec_scarb_moreno: Shut up. >>morrigan: Really, Meghan. It could help the optics. Rather than him simply being backed by us, we could change the perception that we are keeping him on a tight leash. >>spec_scarb_moreno: I don't know if he would like that terminology, but I guess it would be worth a shot. Might be more open to it if it were someone familiar. >>morrigan: I wonder who that could be. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Stop twisting my arm. >>morrigan: Are you sure? You'd be on that ship surrounded by people who unabashedly hate him for six months. >>spec_scarb_moreno: It wouldn't be the first time it was me and him against the world. >>morrigan: Correct, but you weren't also in a metal can in space. >>spec_scarb_moreno: I'll be fine. Plenty of time to catch up. >>morrigan: I'll set up a time to make our case to The Sisters. >>spec_scarb_moreno: You're the best. Thanks, Morgs. >>morrigan: You're welcome, Megs. \\end entcom log [morrigan, spec_scarb_moreno]

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"I said, take off the holster with your gun in it and put it on the ground." "It's looped through my belt you dumb cunt," he replied with a smirk. "So take your belt off, too." He chuckled, but slowly lowered his hands to his belt buckle and unclasped it. "You know, usually I buy my women a few drinks before we get to this part." "If you want to keep what's down there, you'll do what this woman says."

I've been using @ellipsus.com to write, and so far I've been loving it. Here's a little #snippet of something. #booksky #writing #storytelling #thecyclestops

\\fetch entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan] >>mertrograde: I hear that Meghan visited with him. >>morrigan: She did. She asked to see him. You know their history. >>mertrograde: Did you think about the optics of one of the Carapace Legion go speak in private with the most notorious terrorist humanity has seen in the last century? >>morrigan: He's not a terrorist. >>mertrograde: We know that, but their news has been dragging The Order and the Locusts ever since she waltzed into that base in her armor. There have been protests all over the city in the last few days, and other countries are starting to pick up on it. >>morrigan: We had approval Mercury. >>mertrograde: Who is "we?" Did you ask anyone else before giving her the okay? >>morrigan: I didn't think I needed approval to send an agent to check on an asset. >>mertrograde: Clearly, because it's clear that you didn't think about what it would look like. Seriously, Morgan. In her armor? >>morrigan: I was worried that they'd refuse her if she tried in anything less. >>mertrograde: Then why let it happen at all? >>morrigan: Because he's like a father to her. >>mertrograde: Unbelievable. >>morrigan: Here's another angle if you want something useful from this. They know we are directly involved now. It isn't just speculation, which means they know that he is still fully backed by us. What can they possibly do aside from sputter and panic? >>mertrograde: We're supposed to be putting that behind us, remember? "A kinder, gentler Order," were your words. >>morrigan: And we'll get there. For now, we have the tools we have, so we need to use them to steer things in the right direction. >>mertrograde: They may not be able to actually harm us, but they can slow things down or make things worse out of spite. This is humanity we are dealing with. >>morrigan: I'm aware. >>mertrograde: For the sake of everyone involved in all of this, I hope your calculation pays off. \\end entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan]

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An encrypted text correspondence between two characters with usernames of "mertrograde" and "morrigan." The log is as follows. \\fetch entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan] >>mertrograde: We're on the radar now. >>morrigan: Of course we are. We're making political moves without the express consent of the entire Conglomerate. >>mertrograde: It's not just them. The sisters are aware of what we're doing. >>morrigan: It was only a matter of time. How did they find out? >>mertrograde: Not sure, but people talk and this was bound to get out somewhere along the line. They haven't called anyone to testify yet, which is good. >>morrigan: It is. They may be letting this play out to see if it works favorably. >>mertrograde: More likely they're waiting for us to hang ourselves on hubris. They'll use us as examples if we fail. >>morrigan: They may use us as examples if we succeed. Acedrihon has been taking audience with more politicians over the last week. >>mertrograde: And? >>morrigan: They have all been extremely favorable to his peoples' cause, which is good, but still offers one-sided optics. >>mertrograde: Any coverage yet? >>morrigan: None. >>mertrograde: You can't be serious. >>morrigan: Of course I'm not. Camera crews have basically set up a camp in the parking lot where he's staying. >>mertrograde: Of course. What are they saying? >>morrigan: Depends. The usual networks are reporting that a "terrorist" is negotiating with "terrorist sympathizer corporate-backed politicians." >>mertrograde: I would expect nothing less. What is actually happening? >>morrigan: He's extending a hand in cooperation. Trying to repair the schism. >>mertrograde: I hope it works. >>morrigan: Me too. \\end entcom log [mertrograde, morrigan]

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Passed 18,000 words. It's a slow process, but it is happening.

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An encrypted text correspondence between two characters with usernames of "spec_scarb_moreno" and "morrigan." The log is as follows. \\fetch entcom log [spec_scarb_moreno, morrigan] >>spec_scarb_moreno: Saw the news. Is he really here? >>morrigan: Who? >>spec_scarb_moreno: Acedrihon. >>morrigan: I didn't think to reach out to you. I'm sorry. He's on Earth, yes, but he's remaining confined to a suite to avoid angering the public. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Do you think it would be alright if I visited with him? It's been years. >>morrigan: I don't see why not. I'd recommend your Carapace, though. Security is tight around him and I don't see them letting you anywhere near him. >>spec_scarb_moreno: He wouldn't hurt me. >>morrigan: You and I know that, but they don't. They likely won't think twice about trying to detain you if you try to get access in street clothes. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Any reason I can't use a Door? >>morrigan: It will set off alarms. We're trying to help him build a better reputation, not strengthen the one he's already got. >>spec_scarb_moreno: They're that jumpy? Jesus. >>morrigan: Of course they are. Especially about him. He's been through a lot and he wasn't happy to see me last year when I proposed the idea, so take it slow. I don't know if he's seen you in the suit yet. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Can you tell him I want to see him? I don't have a way to get in contact. >>morrigan: Sure, Megs. >>spec_scarb_moreno: Thanks, Morgs. :) \\end entcom log [spec_scarb_moreno, morrigan]

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Hey, so what's it called when you're writing something and you start crying while writing it, but it is not something you've ever experienced and cannot anticipate experiencing in your life? I know I'm biased because these are my characters, but damn. #storytelling #writing #novel #thecyclestops

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A digital sketch depicting a human woman with dark hair in a messy bun wearing dark clothing and a dark cloak on the left of the image. On the right is a large anthropomorphic bipedal creature with enormous folded wings ducking through a doorway. The creature wears metal gauntlets and a cloth wrap as a lower-body covering. The two characters make eye contact with one another.

Some sketching I did a while ago to try and warm myself back up.

The Morrigan pays no one a visit without reason.

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