"We both know you came here to kill me," I say. Mother would be disappointed to learn that I've become friends with a person who wants to kill me.
Friends? I almost chuckle at the thought. Is this friendship?
You would deny it and insult me. Or look as if I've lost my mind. Or both.
I'm most definitely not in my right mind seeing as you are here, roaming free, plotting your li...
2022-11-27 16:08:55 +0000 UTC View PostWhat to do with Quinn? Don't ask me where this snuggly place is, I haven't gotten that far yet in the thought process 😂
2022-11-16 17:06:29 +0000 UTC View PostHi! So sorry I took my time with this one, I was kinda exhausted by the update release. ❤ Thank you for your patience! 😊 (These are always a joy to write, such a chaotic bunch they are.)
X: Welcome to the bimonthly session of Q&A. Legate is joining us today, let's start with him. Legate, could you tell me what you really think about your marriage and Camilla?
Legate looks a...
2022-10-31 15:07:02 +0000 UTC View PostThis is a part of the scene that got cut off, it's about Niall and MC talking about MC being a druid. I might use it somewhere else or something, I'm not sure. It needs to be addressed at some point.
Niall rubs the back of his neck. "Do you know any nifty spells?"
"Plenty. You need to be more specific."
... 2022-10-30 09:13:26 +0000 UTC View Post
https://dashingdon.com/play/haleym/defiled-hearts-the-barbarian-early-access/mygame/
IT'S HERE.
There's over 40k words and it's not even a fully finished chapter. I will release the rest either next week or week after that. This chunk of a chapter will end in ...
2022-10-29 17:49:25 +0000 UTC View PostQuinn's gift during Samhain/Quinn's POV
if conflicted/doubtful:
I feel like you've slowly been slipping away from me.
It would be so easy to see why, to read every single thought you have.
But…something bothers me about it. Something in me is telling me I shouldn't. That it's wrong, somehow.
Even if i... 2022-10-28 05:47:55 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a part of the new scene that I just recently came up with, MC is going to be in a pickle 👀:
A few carriages pass me by with their deafeningly creaking wheels. As I walk further and further away from the town, the receding sounds finally mute altogether.
There's an occasional hoot from a nearby owl but nothing else draws my attention. Not e... 2022-10-25 15:32:44 +0000 UTC View Post
I popped in here to put up the polls before rushing back to polish the chapter!
2022-10-16 12:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostThis is from the bathing scene that's to come. Unfortunately, I had to cut Antonia out of this particular scene since people kept barging into Marcus's office in a way that was borderline cartoonish 😄
A child runs into the room. Antonia.
The other Centurion starts rubbing his temples. "What is the meaning of this? There are children running about ... 2022-09-27 16:55:19 +0000 UTC View Post
The flames of the bonfire lick my skin. For some ungodly reason, you started to dance. That's part of the ritual, huh?
When you talked about rituals, I was preparing myself for being shoved into the fire. Human sacrifices and you Picts go hand in hand, or so I've heard.
However, it was just a dancing ritual. That's a relief, I suppose.
Niall sits on a marble bench, tending to his new shoes. He has servants to do that for him, yet here he is, scrubbing them tenderly as if holding a lover.
He wears a wide smile.
"Why do you have such a grin on your face?"
"What's it to you? I'm just happy." He's suspicious, he smells the danger. As he should.
It's time to poke him.
"Did one of your girls come over ...
2022-09-27 16:31:50 +0000 UTC View PostThe illness got me. I'm bed-ridden. But I crawled to my computer to put up this poll.
Please, shower me with your sympathy; I probably won't get better otherwise.
I'm kidding.
I also have a fewer.
Now I'm off to bed.
2022-09-15 07:07:10 +0000 UTC View PostHere are the sneak peeks of Camilla's and Quinn's date scenes, as promised 😊
Quinn's secrets:
"You know… I think it's high time that we made use of the blessing to help you even more. I've been snooping around. Do you want to hear what secrets the others hide?"
"Oh?"
$!{q_he} gives me a devious smile.
Hi hi! It came to my attention that the Discord link has expired (thank you for informing me). Here's the new one:
2022-09-02 13:13:11 +0000 UTC View PostPlease check your emails: the Legate just popped in there.
2022-09-01 15:45:25 +0000 UTC View PostI found a blooper! I didn't even realize that I didn't use this scene. I remember cutting it out because I didn't have the energy to start editing it to fit the other scenes. So, here is Marcus giving the MC a head massage during the banquet:
The action is sudden, and unwelcome (of course), and it makes me want to punch him. However, as his fingers run through my scalp, som... 2022-08-31 09:39:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Another one of these panel style Q&As, I hope you enjoy! They're always a blast to write.
X: "Let's get this interview started. Now, we have Legate and Antonia with us today, as we should. Let's start with a lighter topic: What is your body count? Antonia, do you want to start?"
A: "What does that mean?"
C: "It means how many people have you killed."
A: "I'm 6."
<... 2022-08-29 16:50:34 +0000 UTC View PostYour father stands there with his head in his hands. The head I severed.
Your face is distorted by pain. Pain that I caused.
Why does my stomach feel like it's missing something?
I… There's something coarse in my throat. I try to swallow, but find that I can't.
Am I caring about this?
Why should I? There are so many that I've killed. Am I going to brood for every...
2022-08-28 16:45:52 +0000 UTC View PostHere are some sneak peeks of the date scenes that are to come! They've been a blast to write so far.
Here is a little snippet of Tinsae's scene:
"My lady! Please, could you hold this baby for a while, there's a fight breaking out."
A man shoves a little baby to Tinsae. He then runs to the other room where there are shouts of high-pitched violence, cl... 2022-08-28 15:58:33 +0000 UTC View Post
What you people think about me writing the next month's scenario involving a little drama/poly vibes?
2022-08-27 14:38:52 +0000 UTC View PostYou know the poll I'm talking about.
The RO poll.
What's with the options? Who knows at this point.
2022-08-22 16:44:56 +0000 UTC View PostThere's another 4k words added into the early access demo. More Camilla, Tinsae and Marcus banter and dialogue options. (Camilla hugging was left a bit unfinished, I'm tired and will go to sleep now 😩)
Will polish it later some more and deal with any bugs and such if I left something there.
Thank you everyone who already provided me with some overall feedback! (here is the ...
2022-08-04 17:10:45 +0000 UTC View PostPlease check your email (and spam folders). Please let me know if you have any problems! ❤
2022-07-31 15:37:29 +0000 UTC View PostIt's but a small blooper but I thought it was funny. This is from the 4th chapter, it happens during the banquet. I didn't even remember that I wrote it and I just had to share it when I discovered it. It might find its way back to the text.
I approach the duo.
The Legate beams at me. "What a nice surprise, my boy!"
*if ch4_next_to_... 2022-07-29 07:44:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Lord Centurion stands fully naked with his marvelous package out in the open for everyone to see. A couple of men walk by and I give them a nod. Yes, it is a thing to behold. I know they'd wish to be as close to him as I am: We just had a wondrous bath together, side by side, he even snorted at the little joke I told him. All is as it should be. I puff my chest and can't help but smile.
H...
2022-07-28 19:36:49 +0000 UTC View PostQuinn's POV:
Laughter rings in the air as the bonfire's flames lick my skin. I've laughed and I've danced with many. I've been waiting so eagerly.
The clearing is decorated with the fruits of this summer's harvest. The multiple torches and lanterns make it so that it would be easy to mistake the night for a day. The spirits are pleased.
Ah. There's a familiar figure whom I've ...
2022-07-28 08:47:15 +0000 UTC View Post