So, today's day 10 since the company I work for closed the store. Given that our Governor closed down the state for at least 2 weeks, I've got another 11 days minimum to go. Add to that the federal government is saying to keep at social distancing through April, and it's more like 30 day. … Continue reading What normal now looks like
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The Murder Hobos – Episode 66 – A Homecoming
Thia took a deep breath and looked around the courtyard as Pan’s mother spoke with Jinnaari. A prince? And not just a prince, but the heir to the kingdom? She felt the muscles in her jaw clench. Something else he hadn’t bothered to tell her. She began to wonder just how well she knew him, … Continue reading The Murder Hobos – Episode 66 – A Homecoming
The Murder Hobos – Episode 65 – The Fight
“Damn it, Jinnaari!” Pan screamed at the paladin. Thia staggered toward one of the prisoners; her naked body splattered with blood from the woman she’d killed as they arrived. The curved dagger she held slashed at the air in front of her. She was on drugs; Pan knew that much. That the paladin had ignored … Continue reading The Murder Hobos – Episode 65 – The Fight
The Murder Hobos – Episode 64 – Mind Games – The Final Push
The water pummeled Thia’s body, driving her to the floor. The large drops fell in a torrent, pushing the breath out of her lungs as it washed over her. In the growing light, she saw the blood flow away from her as the deluge subsided. The rivulets began to run clear, no longer tainted. Her … Continue reading The Murder Hobos – Episode 64 – Mind Games – The Final Push
The Murder Hobos – Episode 63 – Called Away
Adam nodded, knowing no one else in his group saw his Patron. None but him heard the voice. “I understand. And I will comply. But why now?” The Solar pulsated once. Letting out a deep breath, Adam nodded again. “Caelynn, as well? But,” he hesitated, “you know what’s about to happen. I’d like to see … Continue reading The Murder Hobos – Episode 63 – Called Away
The Murder Hobos – Episode 62 – Mind Games pt. 2
The blackness was thick. Even with her ability to see within the darkness, she couldn’t make out her own hand in front of her face. Thia kept her left hand on the wall; her fingers trailed against the smooth surface, ready to warn her if it changed. She didn’t know how she got here, but … Continue reading The Murder Hobos – Episode 62 – Mind Games pt. 2
The Murder Hobos – Episode 61 – Mind Games pt. 1
“Thia?” She stirred, her mind struggling to push away whatever fog permeated it. “Thia? Are you awake?” The voice was male, but not one she recognized. Part of her screamed a warning, but the fog quickly silenced it. It can’t be Lolth, she reasoned. it’s a man. Remember what they taught you. Observe, don’t react. … Continue reading The Murder Hobos – Episode 61 – Mind Games pt. 1
The Murder Hobos – Episode 60 – The Aftermath
Pan carefully rolled up Thia’s gear in her bedroll, making sure that all the smaller pieces were tucked safely within the fabric. Her armor he set off to the side. He’d have to put that into his bag separately. “We’ll get her back, Pan.” Jinnaari’s voice was just above a whisper, but confident. “We have … Continue reading The Murder Hobos – Episode 60 – The Aftermath
The Murder Hobos – Episode 59 – Taken
Thia took a sharp breath as the black veil fell away from her brain. She was being carried. No. She was in a box that was moving. She took a few deep breaths, trying to calm the panic that rose within her. What had Adam and Jinnaari told her? Stay calm, learn your surroundings, observe. … Continue reading The Murder Hobos – Episode 59 – Taken
The Murder Hobos – Episode 58 – Ding, ding, ding
Moon absently raised the dark blue gem toward her eye and peered through it. The light in the room was subtle; no source could be found. But ever since they’d set foot into this…what had Adam called it?...conduit? Yeah, that was it. Though that word didn’t describe it. She preferred spidey bones or mummy webbing. … Continue reading The Murder Hobos – Episode 58 – Ding, ding, ding