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For a long, silent moment Takeda Kanryuu stared in utter disbelief at the small patch of undisturbed ground where the Ancient and her companion had been before letting out a frustrated, bone-chilling growl of rage.
The birds who had settled in the area immediately took flight with terrified squawks as black eyes found and nailed in place one of the two mages who had followed the redhead back. With another chest rumbling snarl Kanryuu launched the charged ball still in his hand directly at the frozen mage; his need to destroy something overpowering all else. A faint, twisted smile pulled at his lips as the man was lifted off his feet and driven violently into a gnarled tree trunk.
A shot of pain suddenly radiated out from the jewel in his chest, making his breath seize. Gasping Kanryuu wrenched his tunic and under kimono open to find out just how much damage the brat had done before she’d killed herself.
“I don’t believe they are dead“ his teacher replied. But the statement fell on deaf ears as the jewel suddenly came into view. Kanryuu inhaled sharply and winced as another wave of pain ripped through his torso.
“It would seem the Takeshi children are no longer necessary.” His companion noted nonchalantly.
Kanryuu didn’t bother to reply as he continued to stare in stunned silence at the star-shaped jewel that had been the bane of his existence for the last ten years. The glaringly pristine surface that had once mocked his own attempts to damage was now heavily-webbed with minute spider cracks; the power it had held in check up until now glittering along the tiny pathways.
A maniacal laugh rose up to escape from his throat as the reality of what she had done finally sunk in. Before he could do anything to finish the job himself though his teacher’s hand shot out like a snake and without warning struck the weakened jewel. Kanryuu hissed as the shock of it ripped through his heavily bruised chest, the magically crafted jewel bursting into a thousand tiny blood-covered fragments; unleashing his power in a mind blowing torrent.
Kanryuu went rigid as the potent energy flooded through his veins like a drug and for the first time in ten years he instinctively called lightning out of the clear blue sky above, blasting the only rogue left standing into a pile of ash where he stood agape. Another laugh, hoarse and malevolent, tore from his throat at his accomplishment and he was just about to blast a tree in half for the hell of it when the sense of euphoria was ruthlessly torn to shreds by a soul-searing, breath-stealing heat. The force of the inferno stunning him, ripping the very sound of his triumph from the air.
Gasping and shaking, he tried to wrench himself away from the white hot fire suddenly burning into his chest. Before he could move an inch his teacher’s free hand clamped down onto his shoulder, pinning him place while the other continued to drive raw fire into the hole to cauterize the wound.
Kanryuu bit his tongue to keep from screaming and glared up into the glowing red eyes fixed on him as the creature’s features shifted and flexed, his real form continuously trying to superimpose itself over the shell housing it. Although sickened by the sight, Kanryuu refused to look away, instead gritted his teeth against the pain; waiting for his teacher to finish.
Much to his intense relief a few heart pounding moments later the fire subsided and he was released. Allowing him to slump and drag air into his lungs.
“The girl has done us a favor.“ His teacher murmured impassively as his features settled back into that of the white-haired young man he‘d claimed.
A faint “good” was his only answer as his teacher spun on his heel and started walking north.
Scowling blackly, Kanryuu dusted himself off, tugged his under kimono closed and slowly followed in the creature’s footsteps. The sudden urge to give his so called teacher a taste of what he could do now that he was no longer chained flooded through his veins, but he fought it back. It would be suicide to attempt something like that against his kind.
Dragon gods were fickle at best, to go against his companion now would only lead to death and he was far too close to getting what he wanted to lose it all now.
Several years ago a deal had been struck and he fully intended to collect his payment as soon as Ryujin was released.
The wide track leading down the hillside was steeper and more rocky than Kaoru had originally anticipated and she cursed as her foot caught on a raised rock hidden in the knee high grass again, jarring her already battered body. Stumbling a couple of steps, she caught herself before she fell and groaned as her still upset stomach rolled dangerously. With an audible click, she clenched her teeth tight against the urge to vomit and took a couple slow even breaths in an effort to keep her minimal breakfast where it belonged. If this was what happened when someone teleported she would much rather walk to wherever she had to go, because as far as she was concerned this wasn't worth it. Not at all.
A moment later her attention was drawn away from her misery by the warm hand that settled on her shoulder.
"Are you sure you don't want me to carry you? The village is not all that far."
Ignoring the sudden increase in her heartbeat at Kenshin's touch, Kaoru swallowed thickly and gave him a sidelong glance. "You can't. You're only a couple of inches taller than me."
Kenshin scoffed softly at that then smiled as he dropped his hand from her shoulder and took another step towards her. "I have carried you before, Kaoru-dono, and I can do it again if you wish."
Kaoru’s breath caught in her throat as a jolt of unexplained warmth shot through her veins at the reminder. Flushing a deep red in embarrassment, she spluttered, "That was-... I didn't-... … Gah! I can make it down there on my own!" she finally managed as she stepped around him and started down the hill again.
A deep, frustrated sigh came from behind her and then she suddenly found her arm linked neatly through Kenshin's. Nestled tightly against his side. "At least let me help you like this so you won't get hurt again."
Kaoru’s heartbeat jumped at the contact and she immediately tried to pull away to keep him from somehow noticing the effect he was having on her. But much to her dismay Kenshin kept her locked firmly against his side, the hard look in his violet eyes daring her to attempt that again.
The gorgeous, relieved smile that lit up Kenshin’s face caught Kaoru completely off guard and she stumbled the first step as he started guiding her down the steep incline towards the handful of huts he had grown up near. With a smirk, Kenshin tossed her a smug see? look that made Kaoru growl at him halfheartedly.
Falling into step beside him, she gave her attention to carefully picking her way through the rock strewn, swaying grass and tried not to think too much about the soothing heat flowing through her clothing from their linked arms and brushing shoulders. It should have been easy considering the fact that she knew they were still in danger even if they had managed to evade Kanryuu for the time being. Despite the fact that she had somehow, unbelievably, managed to land them near Kenshin’s home village and its relative safety she was finding it very hard to keep her attention where it should be now because of that, that feeling of security. Its deceptiveness kept her from thinking about their predicament and instead turned her thoughts to the man beside her.
Stealing a glance at the redhead, she swallowed thickly and immediately swung her eyes back to the ground as the strange feeling she still refused to acknowledge tightened her chest again. This couldn’t be happening. She’d known the man for all of a week and a half, there was no way she could have fallen for him that fast. And yet, there was no other way to explain what she felt every time he touched her either. Even in her inexperience she knew that it was more than a crush because she‘d already had one of those when she‘d first met Hachiro three years ago. What she felt towards Kenshin was somehow… different from that time.
A large rock suddenly caught her toe and tripped her again, yanking Kaoru out of her thoughts. Instinctively reaching for Kenshin with her free hand she grimaced as tiny needles of pain shot up her leg. The next instance all thoughts of pain vanished though when she found herself once again held securely in Kenshin’s arms like she had been in the cave.
“Are you okay?” He asked once they had stopped moving.
Beyond embarrassed, Kaoru desperately tried to ignore the concerned look in his eyes and carefully wiggled herself free. “Yes, I just didn’t… see it in time.” she replied lamely when he let her go. Yes, this was definitely different than Hachiro!
Kaoru gave him an odd look. Her eyes? What about them?
And then it hit her. They were still blue! But… these people knew Kenshin, they wouldn’t say anything, would they?
“No, they wouldn’t, but we can’t take the chance.” Kenshin answered.
Kaoru jumped, wondering if she’d said that aloud but the question flew out of her head when Kenshin reached out lightning quick and tugged the dark blue ribbon that she always wore from her hair. Just as quickly he covered her eyes with it.
Suddenly plunged into darkness, Kaoru’s irrational fear of the dark made her heart jump into her throat and she tried to push away from him. Kenshin quickly knotted the ribbon behind her head and caught her hands against his chest before she succeeded.
Kaoru fisted her hands in his tunic and desperately tried to calm her thundering heart. He was right but he could have at least warned her what he was going to do.
Kenshin’s hand caught hers and he threaded her arm through his again. Kaoru immediately reached over and grabbed onto their joined arms with her free hand for more leverage. This was going to be… interesting.
“Just take a step each time I do and we’ll be fine.” Kenshin said as he began to move.
Stumbling the first time, Kaoru listened for each step and slowly figured out the rhythm of his movement until she was walking almost normally, if slowly, beside him. And then, quicker than she had expected, Kenshin leaned in to her ear and whispered, “We’re almost to the first rice field. Meguro-san has already spotted us and is calling the rest of the villagers.
Kaoru gave him a small nod and swallowed nervously. She wasn’t quite sure if she was ready for this or not. She had never really been good with meeting new people thanks to her seclusion and now she had to face them blind on top of it all. Her already sour stomach tightened and Kaoru bit her lip to try to calm herself down again as they came to stop.
Resisting the urge to take a step back, she gripped Kenshin’s arm tight enough to make her knuckles ache and was grateful when Kenshin gave her hand a reassuring squeeze as the sound of several more footsteps came hurrying their way.
“Seiji! Leave them alone!” A brusque female admonished before Kenshin had a chance to answer. And then Kaoru heard a gentle slap she was sure must have landed on the young man’s head. Beside her Kenshin chuckled and Kaoru smiled weakly, somewhat calmed by the familiar family antics.
Several other voices murmured their agreement but Kaoru barely heard them over the rapid beating of her heart. What was he saying! She hadn’t agreed to be anyone’s wife!
Kaoru grimaced and swallowed thickly to calm her roiling belly. It was bad enough they had to lie about her eyes, now they had lie about that too? But, deep down she knew if they were as he said, then he was probably right and the last thing she wanted was to be separated from him here. Stifling the part of her that still riled against the deceit she finally nodded slightly, to show she understood.
Kenshin‘s relief was palpable and Kaoru smirked. Good, it was nice to know she wasn’t the only one on edge.
“Excuse me sir, is your wife blind?” A young, girlish voice suddenly asked.
A gasp quickly followed by a scandalized “Fuyu-chan!” came but Kaoru could almost feel everyone perking up hoping for an answer to the child‘s question.
Kenshin didn’t miss a beat and with a soft squeeze to her hand he replied, “Yes, she had an accident that took her eyesight a couple of months ago.” Several inhaled breaths came in answer and Kaoru felt every single one like a fist in the gut. She hated lying almost as much as she did the dark, especially when they were deceiving people who seemed to know Kenshin so well.
Crumbling under the guilty feeling swimming through her chest she was just about to pull the ribbon from her eyes and tell them the truth when Kenshin locked her hand in his.
Kaoru’s skin crawled at being called wife again as several of the villagers grumbled their disappointment and then the sound of shuffling feet filled the warm afternoon air as the crowd dispersed.
A moment later gentle hands untied the ribbon and Kaoru squinted her eyes closed to keep from being blinded as the soft material fell from her face. Bright light immediately illuminated her closed lids and she gave them a quick rub out of habit before slowly blinking them open. Cautiously blinking as she took in where she had been led to. What she found though was not exactly what she had expected given what she’d seen of the rest of the village from the hill.
Instead of a hut surrounded by gardens and paddies, she found a small clearing completely enclosed by trees save for the small track that led back they way they had come. And directly across from where they stood, backed up against a wall of trees was what she would call a cottage, not a hut. The walls were solidly built with a thick, well kept thatch roof and a low, clean porch lining the front.
“You live here?“ She asked, glancing to the redhead beside her.
Kaoru murmured a barely audible ‘ah’ as she stepped up onto the porch. Kenshin slid the door back silently and led her into the murky interior then dropped her hand to grab a bucket from beside the door. “I’ll go get some water.” Then before she could so much as ask where, he was gone.
With a shrug, Kaoru turned her attention back to the interior. It was clean but sparsely furnished; the lone piece of furniture was a three legged stool that sat on the far side of the fire pit which dominated the center of the raised floor. The corner to her right held an assortment of sake bottles and two shelves holding an array of grey but sturdy dishes and cookware. The corner to her left though was what really caught her attention, there she found neatly folded futons and blankets that were looking far too inviting right at the moment.
It only took her a minute to give into temptation. Working her boots off, she padded over to the bedding in sock feet and sank down with a gratefully sigh to lean against the pile. Now that all the excitement was over she was starting to feel the effects of all that had happened in the past couple of hours. If this kept up she didn’t know how much longer she was going to be able to stand it. It had been days since she’d felt… normal. A wave of exhaustion suddenly swept over her and her eyes dropped closed of their own accord as she sagged heavily against the soft stack. This was more comfortable than she thought it would be.
And that’s how Kenshin found her ten minutes later when he returned with the freshly filled bucket. Smiling to himself he silently set the bucket beside the fire pit and padded softly over to the exhausted mage. He wasn’t surprised to find her sound asleep. According to Tomoe teleporting was taxing for a seasoned mage, he couldn’t imagine how tiring it must have been for Kaoru. He wouldn’t be surprised if she slept the rest of the day away.
A faint sigh sounded into the quiet hut and he winced as Kaoru curled even more into the odd angle she’d fallen asleep in. She was going to end up with all sorts of knotted muscles if she stayed like that. Eyeing the pile she was nestled against he reached over and gently eased the top blanket out from behind her then laid it out before removing his blade and settling down beside her. With careful hands he gently guided her down until she was curled against his leg with her head resting in his lap. A soft sigh came as she shifted to make herself comfortable and then the hut went silent again.
Kenshin smiled and absently started running his fingers through her hair as he rested his head back against the stack. He was now beginning to see what it was that had made Tomoe give up her life at the tender age of fifteen to care for and raise this young woman. Kaoru was… special. That was really the only way he could describe her. He had never met anyone, especially a mage, who was so normal and yet so… extraordinary. So far she’d managed to surprise him at every turn.
His smile softened as he glanced to her sleeping profile. But what surprised him the most right now was his reaction to her. It had been years since he’d felt anything towards anyone and he didn’t know what to think of the feelings this eighteen year old had managed to awaken in him in the last week and a half. Feelings he had thought long dead since he’d let Tomoe go all those years ago.
A hollow chuckle whispered past his lips as he continued to trail his fingers through her silky mane. Tomoe would probably kill him for even thinking of Kaoru the way he was now and to be honest he really couldn’t blame her. Eleven years was a pretty wide stretch between them. She had barely seen the world, and he had seen too much.
Another sigh slipped past his lips and he shook his head. He wasn’t sure what do about his growing feelings but one thing he did know is that if Takeda tried to take her away from him again, the black mage would sorely regret his mistake. He may not have gone up against a black mage before but for her he would find a way to kill Kanryuu if he had to.
A jaw cracking yawn broke him from his thoughts and for the first time he felt just how tired he was after this morning’s run-in. He could use a nap himself but even here he didn’t feel completely safe. However his body had other ideas and after a couple of more yawns he finally allowed himself to doze lightly while he waited for Kaoru to wake. It wasn’t long though before he unwittingly slipped into a heavier sleep, his hand stilling in Kaoru’s hair.
A couple of hours later the unmistakable clearing of someone’s throat jolted Kenshin awake with a start. Instinctively he grabbed for his katana as his eyes flew open, immediately focusing on the towering silhouette in the doorway.
Kenshin’s hand froze an inch from the well worn sheath as his panic turned into surprise and he tried not to frown at the teasing tone of the all too familiar voice.
“It isn’t what you think,” he replied quietly as the surge of adrenaline ebbed in his veins. Gently lifting Kaoru’s head from his lap so he could ease out from under her, he grabbed another blanket with his free hand and pooled it on the floor before carefully laying her back down. Smiling softly he gently removed a lock of hair from her face that had fallen during the shift. She hadn’t so much as twitched through the whole exchange, she really must be dead tired.
A faint snort came from his master as Kenshin rose and then the tall man stepped back out the door into the fading daylight, obviously expecting him to follow. With one last glance to Kaoru, he swallowed a weary sigh and padded softly from the hut; sliding the door closed behind him with a soft click.
His master gave him a disbelieving smirk that made Kenshin’s face redden even more but before he could say anything else in his defense Hiko suddenly grabbed his face and angled it towards the sky. There was a scowl on the older man’s face.
A small smile touched his master’s lips and then without a word he headed for the hut, silently slipping inside. Surprised, Kenshin was just about to follow him to find out what he was doing when he appeared again, exiting just as quietly as he’d entered, and walked back to where Kenshin was still seated.
And then before Kenshin could so much as say thank you, Hiko dropped it into his hand and headed for the path leading to the village. “I’ll go ask Aiko-san if she has a spare futon for our guest, unless of course you wish to share yours with her.” He tossed over his shoulder with a sly grin.
Kenshin’s face flamed bright red again, sending the aged swordsman into a bout of hearty laughter as he disappeared around the bend in the trail. Kenshin scowled and glared down the now empty pathway. Of all the places Kaoru could magic him to, why did it have to be here.
At the thought, his scowl faded somewhat and he rose and headed for the hut. To be honest, that was the biggest mystery of all. How had Kaoru managed to get them here to begin with when she hadn’t even meant to teleport in the first place? Even he knew it was impossible for a mage to jump blind but somehow that was exactly what Kaoru had done. How she had chosen this place, even if randomly, was an even bigger mystery that had Kenshin thoroughly perplexed. It was too odd to be coincidental. The only explanation he could figure was she had somehow picked it out of his mind. But that was impossible, even the Ancients couldn’t read minds. With a tired sigh he shook his head, it would probably be best to leave that question alone until he could speak with Tomoe, if anyone would know it would be her.
Stepping up onto the porch he stopped just outside of the door and turned to face the empty yard as he tightened his fist around the pendant. Easily calling up an image of Tomoe, he smiled as a soothing warmth suddenly filled his occupied hand. The magic immediately sensing and reacting to his wish. A moment later the warmth vanished and he tucked the spent pendant into his sleeve then proceeded into the darkened hut. There, if that worked Tomoe would at least know he and Kaoru were safe… for now at least.
Several miles away, in the place where Kaoru and Kenshin had met Kanryuu, Tomoe, Akira, Shougo and Hachiro were searching for some clue as to what had happened to the mage and her guardian when Tomoe suddenly felt a tug on her subconscious as if someone was calling out to her.
Curious, she closed her eyes and focused on the feeling and was surprised when an image of Kenshin, standing on a porch in the mountain village he grew up in, slowly materialized in her mind. A joyous, relieved smile spread across her face when she realized what was happening. In the next instant the image faded leaving her feeling more at ease than she had since Kaoru had left for Kiyosu.
“They’re in Jouden with Hiko-san.” She said as she turned to her husband who was eyeing a patch of bloody ground a couple of feet away.
Surprised by the Sanada’s tone, Tomoe tried to ignore the faint twinge of fear it caused and quickly made her way to where he was standing, staring at the ground beside a fallen tree. Reaching the mage’s side she eyed the ground at his feet wondering what it was that had caught his attention and frowned when she found nothing. She was just about to ask the Sanada what the problem was when a gentle breeze swayed the leaves above her head, allowing a thin shaft of sunlight to break through the canopy and illuminate the glittering diamonds dotting the forest floor.
A faint snapping of twigs came from the direction Shougo had taken signaling his return but she ignored him as she slowly crouched down to carefully lift a pebble sized piece of the shimmering crystal. An icy chill swept through her body and she nearly choked when she saw the dried blood dotting the smooth surface.
“Is that what I think it is?” Hachiro asked as he crouched down beside her.
Suddenly sick, Tomoe could only nod. There was no doubt about it; she could still feel a faint imprint of the magic it had once housed.
He had done it. Takeda had released his power.
And he was still one step ahead of them where Kaoru was concerned.

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for a long, silent moment takeda kanryuu stared in utter disbelief at the small patch of undisturbed ground where the ancient and her companion had been before letting out a frustrated, bone-chilling growl of rage.
the birds who had settled in the area immediately took flight with terrified squawks as black eyes found and nailed in place one of the two mages who had followed the redhead back. with another chest rumbling snarl kanryuu launched the charged ball still in his hand directly at the frozen mage; his need to destroy something overpowering all else. a faint, twisted smile pulled at his lips as the man was lifted off his feet and driven violently into a gnarled tree trunk.
a shot of pain suddenly radiated out from the jewel in his chest, making his breath seize. gasping kanryuu wrenched his tunic and under kimono open to find out just how much damage the brat had done before she’d killed herself.
“i don’t believe they are dead“ his teacher replied. but the statement fell on deaf ears as the jewel suddenly came into view. kanryuu inhaled sharply and winced as another wave of pain ripped through his torso.
“it would seem the takeshi children are no longer necessary.” his companion noted nonchalantly.
kanryuu didn’t bother to reply as he continued to stare in stunned silence at the star-shaped jewel that had been the bane of his existence for the last ten years. the glaringly pristine surface that had once mocked his own attempts to damage was now heavily-webbed with minute spider cracks; the power it had held in check up until now glittering along the tiny pathways.
a maniacal laugh rose up to escape from his throat as the reality of what she had done finally sunk in. before he could do anything to finish the job himself though his teacher’s hand shot out like a snake and without warning struck the weakened jewel. kanryuu hissed as the shock of it ripped through his heavily bruised chest, the magically crafted jewel bursting into a thousand tiny blood-covered fragments; unleashing his power in a mind blowing torrent.
kanryuu went rigid as the potent energy flooded through his veins like a drug and for the first time in ten years he instinctively called lightning out of the clear blue sky above, blasting the only rogue left standing into a pile of ash where he stood agape. another laugh, hoarse and malevolent, tore from his throat at his accomplishment and he was just about to blast a tree in half for the hell of it when the sense of euphoria was ruthlessly torn to shreds by a soul-searing, breath-stealing heat. the force of the inferno stunning him, ripping the very sound of his triumph from the air.
gasping and shaking, he tried to wrench himself away from the white hot fire suddenly burning into his chest. before he could move an inch his teacher’s free hand clamped down onto his shoulder, pinning him place while the other continued to drive raw fire into the hole to cauterize the wound.
kanryuu bit his tongue to keep from screaming and glared up into the glowing red eyes fixed on him as the creature’s features shifted and flexed, his real form continuously trying to superimpose itself over the shell housing it. although sickened by the sight, kanryuu refused to look away, instead gritted his teeth against the pain; waiting for his teacher to finish.
much to his intense relief a few heart pounding moments later the fire subsided and he was released. allowing him to slump and drag air into his lungs.
“the girl has done us a favor.“ his teacher murmured impassively as his features settled back into that of the white-haired young man he‘d claimed.
a faint “good” was his only answer as his teacher spun on his heel and started walking north.
scowling blackly, kanryuu dusted himself off, tugged his under kimono closed and slowly followed in the creature’s footsteps. the sudden urge to give his so called teacher a taste of what he could do now that he was no longer chained flooded through his veins, but he fought it back. it would be suicide to attempt something like that against his kind.
dragon gods were fickle at best, to go against his companion now would only lead to death and he was far too close to getting what he wanted to lose it all now.
several years ago a deal had been struck and he fully intended to collect his payment as soon as ryujin was released.
the wide track leading down the hillside was steeper and more rocky than kaoru had originally anticipated and she cursed as her foot caught on a raised rock hidden in the knee high grass again, jarring her already battered body. stumbling a couple of steps, she caught herself before she fell and groaned as her still upset stomach rolled dangerously. with an audible click, she clenched her teeth tight against the urge to vomit and took a couple slow even breaths in an effort to keep her minimal breakfast where it belonged. if this was what happened when someone teleported she would much rather walk to wherever she had to go, because as far as she was concerned this wasn't worth it. not at all.
a moment later her attention was drawn away from her misery by the warm hand that settled on her shoulder.
"are you sure you don't want me to carry you? the village is not all that far."
ignoring the sudden increase in her heartbeat at kenshin's touch, kaoru swallowed thickly and gave him a sidelong glance. "you can't. you're only a couple of inches taller than me."
kenshin scoffed softly at that then smiled as he dropped his hand from her shoulder and took another step towards her. "i have carried you before, kaoru-dono, and i can do it again if you wish."
kaoru’s breath caught in her throat as a jolt of unexplained warmth shot through her veins at the reminder. flushing a deep red in embarrassment, she spluttered, "that was-... i didn't-... … gah! i can make it down there on my own!" she finally managed as she stepped around him and started down the hill again.
a deep, frustrated sigh came from behind her and then she suddenly found her arm linked neatly through kenshin's. nestled tightly against his side. "at least let me help you like this so you won't get hurt again."
kaoru’s heartbeat jumped at the contact and she immediately tried to pull away to keep him from somehow noticing the effect he was having on her. but much to her dismay kenshin kept her locked firmly against his side, the hard look in his violet eyes daring her to attempt that again.
the gorgeous, relieved smile that lit up kenshin’s face caught kaoru completely off guard and she stumbled the first step as he started guiding her down the steep incline towards the handful of huts he had grown up near. with a smirk, kenshin tossed her a smug see? look that made kaoru growl at him halfheartedly.
falling into step beside him, she gave her attention to carefully picking her way through the rock strewn, swaying grass and tried not to think too much about the soothing heat flowing through her clothing from their linked arms and brushing shoulders. it should have been easy considering the fact that she knew they were still in danger even if they had managed to evade kanryuu for the time being. despite the fact that she had somehow, unbelievably, managed to land them near kenshin’s home village and its relative safety she was finding it very hard to keep her attention where it should be now because of that, that feeling of security. its deceptiveness kept her from thinking about their predicament and instead turned her thoughts to the man beside her.
stealing a glance at the redhead, she swallowed thickly and immediately swung her eyes back to the ground as the strange feeling she still refused to acknowledge tightened her chest again. this couldn’t be happening. she’d known the man for all of a week and a half, there was no way she could have fallen for him that fast. and yet, there was no other way to explain what she felt every time he touched her either. even in her inexperience she knew that it was more than a crush because she‘d already had one of those when she‘d first met hachiro three years ago. what she felt towards kenshin was somehow… different from that time.
a large rock suddenly caught her toe and tripped her again, yanking kaoru out of her thoughts. instinctively reaching for kenshin with her free hand she grimaced as tiny needles of pain shot up her leg. the next instance all thoughts of pain vanished though when she found herself once again held securely in kenshin’s arms like she had been in the cave.
“are you okay?” he asked once they had stopped moving.
beyond embarrassed, kaoru desperately tried to ignore the concerned look in his eyes and carefully wiggled herself free. “yes, i just didn’t… see it in time.” she replied lamely when he let her go. yes, this was definitely different than hachiro!
kaoru gave him an odd look. her eyes? what about them?
and then it hit her. they were still blue! but… these people knew kenshin, they wouldn’t say anything, would they?
“no, they wouldn’t, but we can’t take the chance.” kenshin answered.
kaoru jumped, wondering if she’d said that aloud but the question flew out of her head when kenshin reached out lightning quick and tugged the dark blue ribbon that she always wore from her hair. just as quickly he covered her eyes with it.
suddenly plunged into darkness, kaoru’s irrational fear of the dark made her heart jump into her throat and she tried to push away from him. kenshin quickly knotted the ribbon behind her head and caught her hands against his chest before she succeeded.
kaoru fisted her hands in his tunic and desperately tried to calm her thundering heart. he was right but he could have at least warned her what he was going to do.
kenshin’s hand caught hers and he threaded her arm through his again. kaoru immediately reached over and grabbed onto their joined arms with her free hand for more leverage. this was going to be… interesting.
“just take a step each time i do and we’ll be fine.” kenshin said as he began to move.
stumbling the first time, kaoru listened for each step and slowly figured out the rhythm of his movement until she was walking almost normally, if slowly, beside him. and then, quicker than she had expected, kenshin leaned in to her ear and whispered, “we’re almost to the first rice field. meguro-san has already spotted us and is calling the rest of the villagers.
kaoru gave him a small nod and swallowed nervously. she wasn’t quite sure if she was ready for this or not. she had never really been good with meeting new people thanks to her seclusion and now she had to face them blind on top of it all. her already sour stomach tightened and kaoru bit her lip to try to calm herself down again as they came to stop.
resisting the urge to take a step back, she gripped kenshin’s arm tight enough to make her knuckles ache and was grateful when kenshin gave her hand a reassuring squeeze as the sound of several more footsteps came hurrying their way.
“seiji! leave them alone!” a brusque female admonished before kenshin had a chance to answer. and then kaoru heard a gentle slap she was sure must have landed on the young man’s head. beside her kenshin chuckled and kaoru smiled weakly, somewhat calmed by the familiar family antics.
several other voices murmured their agreement but kaoru barely heard them over the rapid beating of her heart. what was he saying! she hadn’t agreed to be anyone’s wife!
kaoru grimaced and swallowed thickly to calm her roiling belly. it was bad enough they had to lie about her eyes, now they had lie about that too? but, deep down she knew if they were as he said, then he was probably right and the last thing she wanted was to be separated from him here. stifling the part of her that still riled against the deceit she finally nodded slightly, to show she understood.
kenshin‘s relief was palpable and kaoru smirked. good, it was nice to know she wasn’t the only one on edge.
“excuse me sir, is your wife blind?” a young, girlish voice suddenly asked.
a gasp quickly followed by a scandalized “fuyu-chan!” came but kaoru could almost feel everyone perking up hoping for an answer to the child‘s question.
kenshin didn’t miss a beat and with a soft squeeze to her hand he replied, “yes, she had an accident that took her eyesight a couple of months ago.” several inhaled breaths came in answer and kaoru felt every single one like a fist in the gut. she hated lying almost as much as she did the dark, especially when they were deceiving people who seemed to know kenshin so well.
crumbling under the guilty feeling swimming through her chest she was just about to pull the ribbon from her eyes and tell them the truth when kenshin locked her hand in his.
kaoru’s skin crawled at being called wife again as several of the villagers grumbled their disappointment and then the sound of shuffling feet filled the warm afternoon air as the crowd dispersed.
a moment later gentle hands untied the ribbon and kaoru squinted her eyes closed to keep from being blinded as the soft material fell from her face. bright light immediately illuminated her closed lids and she gave them a quick rub out of habit before slowly blinking them open. cautiously blinking as she took in where she had been led to. what she found though was not exactly what she had expected given what she’d seen of the rest of the village from the hill.
instead of a hut surrounded by gardens and paddies, she found a small clearing completely enclosed by trees save for the small track that led back they way they had come. and directly across from where they stood, backed up against a wall of trees was what she would call a cottage, not a hut. the walls were solidly built with a thick, well kept thatch roof and a low, clean porch lining the front.
“you live here?“ she asked, glancing to the redhead beside her.
kaoru murmured a barely audible ‘ah’ as she stepped up onto the porch. kenshin slid the door back silently and led her into the murky interior then dropped her hand to grab a bucket from beside the door. “i’ll go get some water.” then before she could so much as ask where, he was gone.
with a shrug, kaoru turned her attention back to the interior. it was clean but sparsely furnished; the lone piece of furniture was a three legged stool that sat on the far side of the fire pit which dominated the center of the raised floor. the corner to her right held an assortment of sake bottles and two shelves holding an array of grey but sturdy dishes and cookware. the corner to her left though was what really caught her attention, there she found neatly folded futons and blankets that were looking far too inviting right at the moment.
it only took her a minute to give into temptation. working her boots off, she padded over to the bedding in sock feet and sank down with a gratefully sigh to lean against the pile. now that all the excitement was over she was starting to feel the effects of all that had happened in the past couple of hours. if this kept up she didn’t know how much longer she was going to be able to stand it. it had been days since she’d felt… normal. a wave of exhaustion suddenly swept over her and her eyes dropped closed of their own accord as she sagged heavily against the soft stack. this was more comfortable than she thought it would be.
and that’s how kenshin found her ten minutes later when he returned with the freshly filled bucket. smiling to himself he silently set the bucket beside the fire pit and padded softly over to the exhausted mage. he wasn’t surprised to find her sound asleep. according to tomoe teleporting was taxing for a seasoned mage, he couldn’t imagine how tiring it must have been for kaoru. he wouldn’t be surprised if she slept the rest of the day away.
a faint sigh sounded into the quiet hut and he winced as kaoru curled even more into the odd angle she’d fallen asleep in. she was going to end up with all sorts of knotted muscles if she stayed like that. eyeing the pile she was nestled against he reached over and gently eased the top blanket out from behind her then laid it out before removing his blade and settling down beside her. with careful hands he gently guided her down until she was curled against his leg with her head resting in his lap. a soft sigh came as she shifted to make herself comfortable and then the hut went silent again.
kenshin smiled and absently started running his fingers through her hair as he rested his head back against the stack. he was now beginning to see what it was that had made tomoe give up her life at the tender age of fifteen to care for and raise this young woman. kaoru was… special. that was really the only way he could describe her. he had never met anyone, especially a mage, who was so normal and yet so… extraordinary. so far she’d managed to surprise him at every turn.
his smile softened as he glanced to her sleeping profile. but what surprised him the most right now was his reaction to her. it had been years since he’d felt anything towards anyone and he didn’t know what to think of the feelings this eighteen year old had managed to awaken in him in the last week and a half. feelings he had thought long dead since he’d let tomoe go all those years ago.
a hollow chuckle whispered past his lips as he continued to trail his fingers through her silky mane. tomoe would probably kill him for even thinking of kaoru the way he was now and to be honest he really couldn’t blame her. eleven years was a pretty wide stretch between them. she had barely seen the world, and he had seen too much.
another sigh slipped past his lips and he shook his head. he wasn’t sure what do about his growing feelings but one thing he did know is that if takeda tried to take her away from him again, the black mage would sorely regret his mistake. he may not have gone up against a black mage before but for her he would find a way to kill kanryuu if he had to.
a jaw cracking yawn broke him from his thoughts and for the first time he felt just how tired he was after this morning’s run-in. he could use a nap himself but even here he didn’t feel completely safe. however his body had other ideas and after a couple of more yawns he finally allowed himself to doze lightly while he waited for kaoru to wake. it wasn’t long though before he unwittingly slipped into a heavier sleep, his hand stilling in kaoru’s hair.
a couple of hours later the unmistakable clearing of someone’s throat jolted kenshin awake with a start. instinctively he grabbed for his katana as his eyes flew open, immediately focusing on the towering silhouette in the doorway.
kenshin’s hand froze an inch from the well worn sheath as his panic turned into surprise and he tried not to frown at the teasing tone of the all too familiar voice.
“it isn’t what you think,” he replied quietly as the surge of adrenaline ebbed in his veins. gently lifting kaoru’s head from his lap so he could ease out from under her, he grabbed another blanket with his free hand and pooled it on the floor before carefully laying her back down. smiling softly he gently removed a lock of hair from her face that had fallen during the shift. she hadn’t so much as twitched through the whole exchange, she really must be dead tired.
a faint snort came from his master as kenshin rose and then the tall man stepped back out the door into the fading daylight, obviously expecting him to follow. with one last glance to kaoru, he swallowed a weary sigh and padded softly from the hut; sliding the door closed behind him with a soft click.
his master gave him a disbelieving smirk that made kenshin’s face redden even more but before he could say anything else in his defense hiko suddenly grabbed his face and angled it towards the sky. there was a scowl on the older man’s face.
a small smile touched his master’s lips and then without a word he headed for the hut, silently slipping inside. surprised, kenshin was just about to follow him to find out what he was doing when he appeared again, exiting just as quietly as he’d entered, and walked back to where kenshin was still seated.
and then before kenshin could so much as say thank you, hiko dropped it into his hand and headed for the path leading to the village. “i’ll go ask aiko-san if she has a spare futon for our guest, unless of course you wish to share yours with her.” he tossed over his shoulder with a sly grin.
kenshin’s face flamed bright red again, sending the aged swordsman into a bout of hearty laughter as he disappeared around the bend in the trail. kenshin scowled and glared down the now empty pathway. of all the places kaoru could magic him to, why did it have to be here.
at the thought, his scowl faded somewhat and he rose and headed for the hut. to be honest, that was the biggest mystery of all. how had kaoru managed to get them here to begin with when she hadn’t even meant to teleport in the first place? even he knew it was impossible for a mage to jump blind but somehow that was exactly what kaoru had done. how she had chosen this place, even if randomly, was an even bigger mystery that had kenshin thoroughly perplexed. it was too odd to be coincidental. the only explanation he could figure was she had somehow picked it out of his mind. but that was impossible, even the ancients couldn’t read minds. with a tired sigh he shook his head, it would probably be best to leave that question alone until he could speak with tomoe, if anyone would know it would be her.
stepping up onto the porch he stopped just outside of the door and turned to face the empty yard as he tightened his fist around the pendant. easily calling up an image of tomoe, he smiled as a soothing warmth suddenly filled his occupied hand. the magic immediately sensing and reacting to his wish. a moment later the warmth vanished and he tucked the spent pendant into his sleeve then proceeded into the darkened hut. there, if that worked tomoe would at least know he and kaoru were safe… for now at least.
several miles away, in the place where kaoru and kenshin had met kanryuu, tomoe, akira, shougo and hachiro were searching for some clue as to what had happened to the mage and her guardian when tomoe suddenly felt a tug on her subconscious as if someone was calling out to her.
curious, she closed her eyes and focused on the feeling and was surprised when an image of kenshin, standing on a porch in the mountain village he grew up in, slowly materialized in her mind. a joyous, relieved smile spread across her face when she realized what was happening. in the next instant the image faded leaving her feeling more at ease than she had since kaoru had left for kiyosu.
“they’re in jouden with hiko-san.” she said as she turned to her husband who was eyeing a patch of bloody ground a couple of feet away.
surprised by the sanada’s tone, tomoe tried to ignore the faint twinge of fear it caused and quickly made her way to where he was standing, staring at the ground beside a fallen tree. reaching the mage’s side she eyed the ground at his feet wondering what it was that had caught his attention and frowned when she found nothing. she was just about to ask the sanada what the problem was when a gentle breeze swayed the leaves above her head, allowing a thin shaft of sunlight to break through the canopy and illuminate the glittering diamonds dotting the forest floor.
a faint snapping of twigs came from the direction shougo had taken signaling his return but she ignored him as she slowly crouched down to carefully lift a pebble sized piece of the shimmering crystal. an icy chill swept through her body and she nearly choked when she saw the dried blood dotting the smooth surface.
“is that what i think it is?” hachiro asked as he crouched down beside her.
suddenly sick, tomoe could only nod. there was no doubt about it; she could still feel a faint imprint of the magic it had once housed.
he had done it. takeda had released his power.
and he was still one step ahead of them where kaoru was concerned.


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On Thrusday, February 19th 2015, Solidarity Prizes for companies were awarded by the Lleida Town Hall in the Assembly Room of it for the third consecutive year to companies that support different social institutions that combat poverty and work with disabled people and people at risk of social exclusion. 39 prizes were awarded, and one of them was awarded to our company “for its efforts and dedication, so its corporative commitment has a positive impact improving the citizens quality of life and allows to achieve solid goals towards the construction of a more caring and united world”.
This prize was proposed by “Xarxa Lleidatana d’Entitats en Lluita contra la Pobresa”.

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on thrusday, february 19th 2015, solidarity prizes for companies were awarded by the lleida town hall in the assembly room of it for the third consecutive year to companies that support different social institutions that combat poverty and work with disabled people and people at risk of social exclusion. 39 prizes were awarded, and one of them was awarded to our company “for its efforts and dedication, so its corporative commitment has a positive impact improving the citizens quality of life and allows to achieve solid goals towards the construction of a more caring and united world”.
this prize was proposed by “xarxa lleidatana d’entitats en lluita contra la pobresa”.


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For more than 40 years sports scientists, sports physicians, coaches and elite athletes have relied on the innovative strength of the Cyclus2 ergometer for performance analysis and training. Whether as ergometer for standardized tests or as an all-year-round training device for the development of sports specific qualities, such as aerobic power, sprint power or maximal cadence – the Cyclus2 sets the upper benchmark for ergometers in the world of cycling. Packed with state-of-the art electronic- and information technology, the Cyclus2 ergometer provides excellent, accurate and reliable results whilst providing the highest level of functionality, variability and user-friendliness. Find out here about the outstanding and unique qualities of the Cyclus2 high performance ergometer!
OBLA test, Wingate Anaerobic Test, Isokinetic Maximal Strength Test, etc.

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for more than 40 years sports scientists, sports physicians, coaches and elite athletes have relied on the innovative strength of the cyclus2 ergometer for performance analysis and training. whether as ergometer for standardized tests or as an all-year-round training device for the development of sports specific qualities, such as aerobic power, sprint power or maximal cadence – the cyclus2 sets the upper benchmark for ergometers in the world of cycling. packed with state-of-the art electronic- and information technology, the cyclus2 ergometer provides excellent, accurate and reliable results whilst providing the highest level of functionality, variability and user-friendliness. find out here about the outstanding and unique qualities of the cyclus2 high performance ergometer!
obla test, wingate anaerobic test, isokinetic maximal strength test, etc.


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The project at 7-15 Ridge Street, Hastings-on-Hudson, began in 1997 when the owner of the vacant property met with the Hastings Planning Board to explore types of development that could be considered in an area of the village zoned light industrial. The site is a steeply sloped lot made vacant by a gas explosion in the late 1960s, overlooking the decaying remains of industrial facilities that once thrived along the Hudson River. Ridge Street is a narrow windy road accessible from Washington Avenue, which is part of the Hastings downtown commercial district. The Westchester County Planning Department, who prepared a Master Plan for the street, and the Hastings Affordable Housing Committee recommended in 1997 that the property be developed for affordable housing.
In 1998, the architect and owner/builder for the project made a proposal to the Village to construct ten affordable housing units. Two years later, after several submissions to the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals to review zoning variances and compliance with the steep slopes and view preservation ordinances, approval was given for four 1,680 square foot units. Although the lower density meant that the project would no longer meet the regulations for affordable housing, the design would retain many of the original features of the ten-unit project that would result in economical construction, making the units at the low end of the cost of housing in Westchester County.
The inspiration for the project came from the Architect’s study of post-war English terrace housing during her undergraduate studies at the Architectural Association of London in 1977. This housing prototype consisted of a small three-bedroom unit using 20 to 25 foot wide floor spans between 30 to 40 foot long party walls. A two-story glass bay at the front façade, and generous expanses of glass on the rear wall, maximized entry of light into the dwelling. This model was applied to Ridge Street, utilizing a 21-foot by 40-foot module, a two-story glass bay along the front façade, and an entire wall of glass along the western façade to take advantage of river views. The model was modified to meet the challenges of building on a narrow 20-foot wide ridge along the street, which dropped approximately 40 feet towards the rear property line. Steel outriggers were anchored into each party wall to support a cantilevered platform for the back portion of the units and outdoor decks.
To create a sense of spaciousness in a small 820 square foot footprint, the kitchen, dining, and living areas were given an entirely open layout, with nine and ten foot ceiling heights, and a wall of glass doors along the rear façade facing the river. A skylight at the top of an open staircase provides light into the interior space. The two story glass bay and the 21 foot wide façade at the front of each unit creates a scale and proportion in keeping with surrounding buildings, built in the early 1900s.
The project was completed in Spring 2002. Today this neighborhood, which was once a run-down blighted area of Hastings, is a vibrant community. The owners of the units make use of the front stoops and take pride in maintaining their front gardens. The dramatic upgrade in the physical environment and property values has affected the entire street, and consequently, the quality of life in the neighborhood.

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the project at 7-15 ridge street, hastings-on-hudson, began in 1997 when the owner of the vacant property met with the hastings planning board to explore types of development that could be considered in an area of the village zoned light industrial. the site is a steeply sloped lot made vacant by a gas explosion in the late 1960s, overlooking the decaying remains of industrial facilities that once thrived along the hudson river. ridge street is a narrow windy road accessible from washington avenue, which is part of the hastings downtown commercial district. the westchester county planning department, who prepared a master plan for the street, and the hastings affordable housing committee recommended in 1997 that the property be developed for affordable housing.
in 1998, the architect and owner/builder for the project made a proposal to the village to construct ten affordable housing units. two years later, after several submissions to the hastings zoning board of appeals to review zoning variances and compliance with the steep slopes and view preservation ordinances, approval was given for four 1,680 square foot units. although the lower density meant that the project would no longer meet the regulations for affordable housing, the design would retain many of the original features of the ten-unit project that would result in economical construction, making the units at the low end of the cost of housing in westchester county.
the inspiration for the project came from the architect’s study of post-war english terrace housing during her undergraduate studies at the architectural association of london in 1977. this housing prototype consisted of a small three-bedroom unit using 20 to 25 foot wide floor spans between 30 to 40 foot long party walls. a two-story glass bay at the front façade, and generous expanses of glass on the rear wall, maximized entry of light into the dwelling. this model was applied to ridge street, utilizing a 21-foot by 40-foot module, a two-story glass bay along the front façade, and an entire wall of glass along the western façade to take advantage of river views. the model was modified to meet the challenges of building on a narrow 20-foot wide ridge along the street, which dropped approximately 40 feet towards the rear property line. steel outriggers were anchored into each party wall to support a cantilevered platform for the back portion of the units and outdoor decks.
to create a sense of spaciousness in a small 820 square foot footprint, the kitchen, dining, and living areas were given an entirely open layout, with nine and ten foot ceiling heights, and a wall of glass doors along the rear façade facing the river. a skylight at the top of an open staircase provides light into the interior space. the two story glass bay and the 21 foot wide façade at the front of each unit creates a scale and proportion in keeping with surrounding buildings, built in the early 1900s.
the project was completed in spring 2002. today this neighborhood, which was once a run-down blighted area of hastings, is a vibrant community. the owners of the units make use of the front stoops and take pride in maintaining their front gardens. the dramatic upgrade in the physical environment and property values has affected the entire street, and consequently, the quality of life in the neighborhood.


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Well balanced ironmongery ensures the frame can easily be turned 180 degrees for safe cleaning from the inside of your building. Solid cleaning restrictors are also integrated in the hinges for additional safety. The window has a sophisticated and effective child safety restrictor integrated in the hinges for extra peace of mind.
Top Swing offers many possibilities for individual customisation. The window is one of NorDan's outward-facing products, specifically designed to fit into classic and more traditional buildings. The classic design combines with excellent noise suppression to make Top Turn the optimal choice in rehabilitated buildings in urban areas.
Well-balanced hardware ensures that the frame can easily be turned 180 degrees for safe washing from inside. Sturdy wash-stop hardware is also integrated in the hinges for safe window cleaning. Large windows are no problem, as our own hardware has a weight capacity of 80 kg. Effective child locks also prevent any "flight attempts" by rambunctious little ones.
NorDan offers the only outward-facing standard production window that satisfies the requirements for break-in protection with respect to pressure between sash and frame.
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well balanced ironmongery ensures the frame can easily be turned 180 degrees for safe cleaning from the inside of your building. solid cleaning restrictors are also integrated in the hinges for additional safety. the window has a sophisticated and effective child safety restrictor integrated in the hinges for extra peace of mind.
top swing offers many possibilities for individual customisation. the window is one of nordan's outward-facing products, specifically designed to fit into classic and more traditional buildings. the classic design combines with excellent noise suppression to make top turn the optimal choice in rehabilitated buildings in urban areas.
well-balanced hardware ensures that the frame can easily be turned 180 degrees for safe washing from inside. sturdy wash-stop hardware is also integrated in the hinges for safe window cleaning. large windows are no problem, as our own hardware has a weight capacity of 80 kg. effective child locks also prevent any "flight attempts" by rambunctious little ones.
nordan offers the only outward-facing standard production window that satisfies the requirements for break-in protection with respect to pressure between sash and frame.
» n360900 - nd ntech topswing reversible. 92 mm frame. - nd ntech topswing reversible. 92 mm frame.
» n360901 - nd ntech topswing reversible. 100 mm frame incl. 8 mm alum. - nd ntech topswing reversible. 100 mm frame incl. 8 mm alum.
» n360902 - nd ntech topswing reversible. 105/80, 105 mm frame. - nd ntech topswing reversible. 105/80, 105 mm frame.
» n360903 - nd ntech topswing reversible. 105/80, 113 mm frame incl. 8 mm alum. - nd ntech topswing reversible. 105/80, 113 mm frame incl. 8 mm alum.
» n360904 - nd ntech topswing reversible. ntech passive, 105 mm frame. - nd ntech topswing reversible. ntech passive, 105 mm frame.
» n360905 - nd ntech topswing reversible. ntech passive, 113 mm frame incl. 8 mm alum. - nd ntech topswing reversible. ntech passive, 113 mm frame incl. 8 mm alum.


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LF is exhibiting at the European Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks Expo.
The exhibition which is dedicated to the professional sales of soft beverages takes place in London from the 21st – 22nd May 2019.
The exhibition which is dedicated to the professional service of coffee, tea and soft drinks, offer a program of conferences, demonstrations, barista masterclasses and will be an opportunity to learn more about the wide range of coffee parts and barista accessories of LF.
We look forward to seeing you at Stand C18.

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lf is exhibiting at the european coffee, tea & soft drinks expo.
the exhibition which is dedicated to the professional sales of soft beverages takes place in london from the 21st – 22nd may 2019.
the exhibition which is dedicated to the professional service of coffee, tea and soft drinks, offer a program of conferences, demonstrations, barista masterclasses and will be an opportunity to learn more about the wide range of coffee parts and barista accessories of lf.
we look forward to seeing you at stand c18.


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Working together today to change their tomorrow!
Suicide doesn't take away the pain, it gives it to someone else.
The reality is that you will grieve forever. Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive. You will thrive in spite of it.
Your generous gift or service will help us get those left behind the help they need. Together, we can make a difference.
Copyright © 2018 The Loved Ones Left Behind - All Rights Reserved.

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working together today to change their tomorrow!
suicide doesn't take away the pain, it gives it to someone else.
the reality is that you will grieve forever. make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive. you will thrive in spite of it.
your generous gift or service will help us get those left behind the help they need. together, we can make a difference.
copyright © 2018 the loved ones left behind - all rights reserved.


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The East Brunswick Woman’s Club was founded in 1952 and Federated in 1953. The Club is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the oldest and largest service organization of volunteer women in the world.
The East Brunswick Woman’s Club is a non-political and non-sectarian organization whose mission is to bring together the women of this and neighboring communities for mutual help in promoting such civic, educational and social activities as shall lead to service and fellowship.
Membership is open to all women residents of East Brunswick and the surrounding communities who want to make new friends and share talents by improving the lives of those less fortunate.

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the east brunswick woman’s club was founded in 1952 and federated in 1953. the club is a member of the new jersey state federation of women’s clubs and the general federation of women’s clubs, the oldest and largest service organization of volunteer women in the world.
the east brunswick woman’s club is a non-political and non-sectarian organization whose mission is to bring together the women of this and neighboring communities for mutual help in promoting such civic, educational and social activities as shall lead to service and fellowship.
membership is open to all women residents of east brunswick and the surrounding communities who want to make new friends and share talents by improving the lives of those less fortunate.


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Summer camp is the best part of vacation. Dealing with boys can be frustrating, though, so a little disrespect forces Holly and the girls to give the silent treatment. Ages 11-14. Holly's Heart book 9.
After earning money to help Amy-Liz attend a week-long church camp, fourteen-year-old Holly and her cabin mates, tired of the boys' disrespect, make a pact that leads to an all-out battle of the sexes. Includes two cookie recipes.

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summer camp is the best part of vacation. dealing with boys can be frustrating, though, so a little disrespect forces holly and the girls to give the silent treatment. ages 11-14. holly's heart book 9.
after earning money to help amy-liz attend a week-long church camp, fourteen-year-old holly and her cabin mates, tired of the boys' disrespect, make a pact that leads to an all-out battle of the sexes. includes two cookie recipes.


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Have the kids receive Valentine Air Mail from Cupid himself! This is an easy Valentine box for boys or girls, preschoolers on up!
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This Paper Solar System Mobile is super fun and easy to make, the best part is there is no paint and no glue so kids can make and take. Great for preschoolers on up!
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Our Valentine Crafts are sure to make anyone's heart patter! These are great ideas to celebrate the day, give or keep!
These Winter Activities for Kids will keep the kids busy all Winter long! We've got lots of fun Kids Crafts and tons of free printables like coloring pages, mazes, word searches, games and much more!
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These Christmas Crafts for Kids are a wonderful way for children to celebrate the season. These can also make great homemade, personalized gifts for someone special!
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This Halloween TicTacToe game is a great craft idea for loots bags or for the kids to give to friends (or keep for themselves). A great Halloween craft for everyone, Preschoolers on up!
This Autumn make your own Dress Up Scarecrow to decorate for the fall season. This easy and fun craft is made from simple craft items and stands by itself, over a foot tall!
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Celebrate the Autumn season with these fun Fall Activities for Kids! We've got lots of easy Fall Crafts and tons of free fall printables like coloring pages, mazes, word searches and so much more!
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This Bendable Monkey is made with a pipe cleaners and a printable monkey body to color! A super fun monkey craft for preschoolers on up!
Pack everything you need for a Safari in this Safari Backpack! This craft is great scissor practice for preschoolers, or a great vocabulary builder for older children!
This Moon Landing craft is a quick and easy to make! You can choose to print the flag and Astronaut in color, or in black and white to color yourself! A fun a creative American space craft for kids!
We've got lots of easy and fun Dinosaur Crafts for Kids that are made from everyday items. These are perfect crafts for preschoolers and kindergartners on up!
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This Big Hug Card is an adorable hand print card craft that is so easy to make with our printable templates. You can personalize your own card for that special someone!
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This Homemade Sidewalk Paint is so easy to make and is eco-friendly too! You can make it in different colors and it wipes right off!
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In this Caterpillar Turned Butterfly craft kids can unfold their caterpillar to see a beautiful butterfly. This is a great craft for learning about butterflies, or use it as a fun spring craft!
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We call these Fish Baggies because they are just that - fish made from zip-lock baggies! If you can scrunch paper you can make this craft, a perfect ocean animal craft for toddlers and preschoolers!
Our Earth Day Crafts are fun and easy activities to help kids celebrate this important day! We've got lots of great "green" and "recycled" ideas suitable for preschoolers on up!
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This pretend Japan Boarding Pass is a fun souvenir from an imaginary trip to Japan. There's spaces to write in your own name, city, destination and boarding time- great writing practice!
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Kids love miniatures, so why not make some Mini Bunnies! This is a great rabbit craft and a fun Easter Bunny Craft for Easter!
If you're looking for Space Activities for Kids then look no further! We've got lots of fun kids crafts and tons of free printables like coloring pages, mazes, word searches, games and so much more!
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Help children learn and celebrate the worlds finest sports competition with one of these easy Olympic Games Crafts! Great for preschoolers on up!
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Help children learn and celebrate the Olympic Games by making their very own Olympic Flag! This can be made in different variations for different ages!

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make autumn paper harvest to decorate for the season. an easy fall craft for kids that only requires paper and scissors!
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this easy fireplace ornament will sure add some cozy warmth to any christmas tree! an easy and fun orament craff for kids!
enter our christmas craft contest and win school supplies! send us your holiday crafts and you'll have a (very good) chance at winning a gift certificate from discount school supply!
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if you're looking for christmas activities for kids then look no further! we've got lots of easy kids crafts and tons of free printables like coloring pages, mazes, word searches and more!
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this paper plate ocean is super fun and easy to make! all you need is a blue paper plate and some craft items to make your ocean animals. a fun ocean craft for preschoolers on up!
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my nature book is a wonderful nature craft that's the perfect activity for camping, vacation, or just when discovering the environment outside your home! great idea for preschoolers on up!
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this firefighter mural is a great craft idea to do with a class or group of children. the perfect fireman or community helpers craft for preschoolers on up!
if you're looking for firetruck fireman crafts for kids you've come to the right place! we've got lots of fun firefighter craft ideas for preschoolers on up!
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it's easy to be a firefighter with this homemade fireman hat. this fireman crafts for kids is easy to make with simple supplies and our printable badges!
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these patriotic activities for kids are great ideas to celebrate american holidays like 4th of july, flag day and memorial day! you'll find lots of easy kids crafts and tons of free printables!
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if you're looking for fun sports crafts for kids you're come to the right place! we got some fun baseball, football and award craft ideas that will please any sports fan!
celebrate dad with these fun fathers day activities for kids! you'll find lots of easy kids crafts and tons of free printables like coloring pages, word searches, cards and more!
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make something special for dad with one of our easy and inexpensive fathers day crafts!
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if you're looking for fun and easy paper crafts for kids then you have come to the right place! you'll find tons of original kids paper crafts for preschoolers on up!
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show mom how much you love her by giving her homemade mothers day crafts, check out these creative ideas!
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this plastic easter egg crafts ebook will give you lots of fun ways to reuse those left over plastic easter eggs. these are crafts for spring, summer and mother's day!
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we've got tons of fun st patricks day activities for kids. you'll find lots of easy kids crafts and tons of free printables like coloring pages, mazes, word searches, cards and more!
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have the kids receive valentine air mail from cupid himself! this is an easy valentine box for boys or girls, preschoolers on up!
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this paper solar system mobile is super fun and easy to make, the best part is there is no paint and no glue so kids can make and take. great for preschoolers on up!
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our valentine crafts are sure to make anyone's heart patter! these are great ideas to celebrate the day, give or keep!
these winter activities for kids will keep the kids busy all winter long! we've got lots of fun kids crafts and tons of free printables like coloring pages, mazes, word searches, games and much more!
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these christmas crafts for kids are a wonderful way for children to celebrate the season. these can also make great homemade, personalized gifts for someone special!
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this halloween tictactoe game is a great craft idea for loots bags or for the kids to give to friends (or keep for themselves). a great halloween craft for everyone, preschoolers on up!
this autumn make your own dress up scarecrow to decorate for the fall season. this easy and fun craft is made from simple craft items and stands by itself, over a foot tall!
continue reading "dress up scarecrow"
celebrate the autumn season with these fun fall activities for kids! we've got lots of easy fall crafts and tons of free fall printables like coloring pages, mazes, word searches and so much more!
continue reading "fall activities for kids"
this bendable monkey is made with a pipe cleaners and a printable monkey body to color! a super fun monkey craft for preschoolers on up!
pack everything you need for a safari in this safari backpack! this craft is great scissor practice for preschoolers, or a great vocabulary builder for older children!
this moon landing craft is a quick and easy to make! you can choose to print the flag and astronaut in color, or in black and white to color yourself! a fun a creative american space craft for kids!
we've got lots of easy and fun dinosaur crafts for kids that are made from everyday items. these are perfect crafts for preschoolers and kindergartners on up!
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this big hug card is an adorable hand print card craft that is so easy to make with our printable templates. you can personalize your own card for that special someone!
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this homemade sidewalk paint is so easy to make and is eco-friendly too! you can make it in different colors and it wipes right off!
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in this caterpillar turned butterfly craft kids can unfold their caterpillar to see a beautiful butterfly. this is a great craft for learning about butterflies, or use it as a fun spring craft!
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we call these fish baggies because they are just that - fish made from zip-lock baggies! if you can scrunch paper you can make this craft, a perfect ocean animal craft for toddlers and preschoolers!
our earth day crafts are fun and easy activities to help kids celebrate this important day! we've got lots of great "green" and "recycled" ideas suitable for preschoolers on up!
continue reading "earth day crafts"
this pretend japan boarding pass is a fun souvenir from an imaginary trip to japan. there's spaces to write in your own name, city, destination and boarding time- great writing practice!
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kids love miniatures, so why not make some mini bunnies! this is a great rabbit craft and a fun easter bunny craft for easter!
if you're looking for space activities for kids then look no further! we've got lots of fun kids crafts and tons of free printables like coloring pages, mazes, word searches, games and so much more!
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continue reading "cowboy western activities for kids"
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help children learn and celebrate the worlds finest sports competition with one of these easy olympic games crafts! great for preschoolers on up!
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help children learn and celebrate the olympic games by making their very own olympic flag! this can be made in different variations for different ages!


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The problem of dogs running at large in the county was discussed Thursday at the county commissioners meeting.
The Churchill County Commissioners approved at their Thursday morning meeting to move forward with an ordinance for nuisance dogs or at-large dogs in the county.
Sheriff Ben Trotter informed the commissioners of the thousands of complaints the sheriff’s office receives each year with usually no resolution at the end.
Trotter said the “fence out” reasoning is for livestock.
The sheriff’s office most problematic dog-related issues are at-large canines that chase people, attack people’s domestic animals or livestock or that bite people, he said.
“For those of us who love being outdoors or who use our roads for recreation, the concern of being attacked, chased or being confronted by a pack of unsupervised dogs is a reality,” Trotter said.
The sheriff said the heart of the issues is people permitting their dogs to run at-large. He said there are no statutes that holds owners responsible for their animals adversely affecting the peace and tranquility of a neighborhood.
Another issue that comes up is dog-related noise, but state law does not apply so all officers can do is ask the owners to quiet the animal(s), he said.
Several county residents and the commissioners spoke out in support for the ordinance.
County resident Lisa Bedell said over the years she has had dogs attack her livestock costing her $3,000 worth of damage. She said even though the dogs have been reported several times to the sheriff’s office, the dogs still run at large and their owner only got fined $75.
Emaline French said she is happy to see the dog ordinance come into place.
Resident Eric Webber has placed several dog-barking complaints. He said since 2013 he has been keeping a log on his neighbors’ dogs and has recorded more than 17 hours of video of the dogs barking. Webber said even though he has reported the nuisance dogs several times,the officers always tell him there is nothing they can do.
Shannon Miller said dog owners need to be responsible for their animals. She said on several occasions while walking her dogs she has been approached by dogs at large who have tried to attack her dogs.
Commissioner Bus Scharmann talked about his personal experience with a dog he owned and had trouble keeping in his yard that eventually bit a person. He said he had to be a responsible dog owner and do what was best for the animal and find it another home.
Approved to rescind the following administrative policies: Acquiring and providing employment references, training policy and the sales and use Tax Abatement Policy for Geothermal Expansion in Churchill County.
Approved the one-year lease for the PATH Program lease with Rogne Realty for $15,600.
Approved to open a two-week comment period and hold a public hearing on Dec. 17, to finalize the recommendations for the application to be submitted to the Governor’s Office on Economic Development Community Development Block Grant program under urgent need.
Approved the amendment of agreement for professional services agreement between Churchill County and Pictometry International.
Approved contract between Churchill County and Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe for cost sharing of pictometry imaging.
Discussed and tabled the request from Anthony Enos for reimbursement/credit for investment made into the Wild Goose Ranch.
Approved the Yucca Mountain community survey results as conducted by Steve Johnson’s AP Science class. Approved transfers as approved by the Regional Transportation Commission.
Approved Storm’s Oasis Dairy LLC application for a sending site and assign 610 transferable development rights to the property upon recordation of conservation easement deed.
Approved the District Attorney’s Office to file a joint notice of appeal with TCID and the city of Fallon challenging the orders issued by Federal District Judge George modifying the Orr Ditch Decree.

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the problem of dogs running at large in the county was discussed thursday at the county commissioners meeting.
the churchill county commissioners approved at their thursday morning meeting to move forward with an ordinance for nuisance dogs or at-large dogs in the county.
sheriff ben trotter informed the commissioners of the thousands of complaints the sheriff’s office receives each year with usually no resolution at the end.
trotter said the “fence out” reasoning is for livestock.
the sheriff’s office most problematic dog-related issues are at-large canines that chase people, attack people’s domestic animals or livestock or that bite people, he said.
“for those of us who love being outdoors or who use our roads for recreation, the concern of being attacked, chased or being confronted by a pack of unsupervised dogs is a reality,” trotter said.
the sheriff said the heart of the issues is people permitting their dogs to run at-large. he said there are no statutes that holds owners responsible for their animals adversely affecting the peace and tranquility of a neighborhood.
another issue that comes up is dog-related noise, but state law does not apply so all officers can do is ask the owners to quiet the animal(s), he said.
several county residents and the commissioners spoke out in support for the ordinance.
county resident lisa bedell said over the years she has had dogs attack her livestock costing her $3,000 worth of damage. she said even though the dogs have been reported several times to the sheriff’s office, the dogs still run at large and their owner only got fined $75.
emaline french said she is happy to see the dog ordinance come into place.
resident eric webber has placed several dog-barking complaints. he said since 2013 he has been keeping a log on his neighbors’ dogs and has recorded more than 17 hours of video of the dogs barking. webber said even though he has reported the nuisance dogs several times,the officers always tell him there is nothing they can do.
shannon miller said dog owners need to be responsible for their animals. she said on several occasions while walking her dogs she has been approached by dogs at large who have tried to attack her dogs.
commissioner bus scharmann talked about his personal experience with a dog he owned and had trouble keeping in his yard that eventually bit a person. he said he had to be a responsible dog owner and do what was best for the animal and find it another home.
approved to rescind the following administrative policies: acquiring and providing employment references, training policy and the sales and use tax abatement policy for geothermal expansion in churchill county.
approved the one-year lease for the path program lease with rogne realty for $15,600.
approved to open a two-week comment period and hold a public hearing on dec. 17, to finalize the recommendations for the application to be submitted to the governor’s office on economic development community development block grant program under urgent need.
approved the amendment of agreement for professional services agreement between churchill county and pictometry international.
approved contract between churchill county and fallon paiute shoshone tribe for cost sharing of pictometry imaging.
discussed and tabled the request from anthony enos for reimbursement/credit for investment made into the wild goose ranch.
approved the yucca mountain community survey results as conducted by steve johnson’s ap science class. approved transfers as approved by the regional transportation commission.
approved storm’s oasis dairy llc application for a sending site and assign 610 transferable development rights to the property upon recordation of conservation easement deed.
approved the district attorney’s office to file a joint notice of appeal with tcid and the city of fallon challenging the orders issued by federal district judge george modifying the orr ditch decree.


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Enter the dark streets and weird magic of HARD-BOILED WITCH and your life will never be quite the same.
This 28-page ebook single is the fourth in the series from the author of WHITE RABBIT, UNQUIET DREAMS, DREAM BOOK, OWL STRETCHING, and the CHASTITY FLAME thriller series.
Many thanks to Bertie for mailing me my series notebook >_< which I forgot!

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enter the dark streets and weird magic of hard-boiled witch and your life will never be quite the same.
this 28-page ebook single is the fourth in the series from the author of white rabbit, unquiet dreams, dream book, owl stretching, and the chastity flame thriller series.
many thanks to bertie for mailing me my series notebook >_< which i forgot!


text: Who’s Using It? Chalk launched on October 17, 2012. Its founders say several hundred people have tried it so far and that the Providence Public Schools are using it and that teachers in Cupertino Unified contributed to the product design.

lowercased: who’s using it? chalk launched on october 17, 2012. its founders say several hundred people have tried it so far and that the providence public schools are using it and that teachers in cupertino unified contributed to the product design.


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Since I had the mad idea that I should write a novella series, I’ve been thinking about plot points a lot. The style I want to write in means there is an over-arcing story generally, but each book will have its own major, semi-disconnected event.
That sounds pretty simple. Decide on the end point to the series, and just throw other exciting ideas at the individual stories. But I realised that each event in the novellas will need to lead to the character development. If I want Character A fall in love with Character B, can that happen in book 1, or will that cut off all the possibilities through the other books?
So I need to map out a general idea for the WHOLE series before I even really start writing. I mean, I can always hold over scenes and put them in later, but it needs to flow together smoothly, from start to finish.
There are few things worse than reading a series and seeing exactly where the author decided half-way through “HEY THIS IS A GREAT IDEA”, and ret-conned everything just to fit in the new plans. You know when they did it, and you know they scrapped their original ideas to implement the new ones, and now there will be unresolved issues, because all the loose ends can’t be wrapped up nicely in the new scenario.
The enormity of this kind of planning is both frightening and invigorating. I’m kind of excited at taking on a big challenge like this. I already have so many interesting sub-plots I want to work in. Now it’s just a matter of figuring out where they go chronologically!

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since i had the mad idea that i should write a novella series, i’ve been thinking about plot points a lot. the style i want to write in means there is an over-arcing story generally, but each book will have its own major, semi-disconnected event.
that sounds pretty simple. decide on the end point to the series, and just throw other exciting ideas at the individual stories. but i realised that each event in the novellas will need to lead to the character development. if i want character a fall in love with character b, can that happen in book 1, or will that cut off all the possibilities through the other books?
so i need to map out a general idea for the whole series before i even really start writing. i mean, i can always hold over scenes and put them in later, but it needs to flow together smoothly, from start to finish.
there are few things worse than reading a series and seeing exactly where the author decided half-way through “hey this is a great idea”, and ret-conned everything just to fit in the new plans. you know when they did it, and you know they scrapped their original ideas to implement the new ones, and now there will be unresolved issues, because all the loose ends can’t be wrapped up nicely in the new scenario.
the enormity of this kind of planning is both frightening and invigorating. i’m kind of excited at taking on a big challenge like this. i already have so many interesting sub-plots i want to work in. now it’s just a matter of figuring out where they go chronologically!