Thanks, Epona. Always nice to pick up some interested readers along the way.

Pointed words from Ortho. I like the levels and possible meanings woven throughout this one. It could be a tough one to follow. Great job on further characterizing both Ortho and Jathos.

Wow – this is what dialogue should be. In such a short time, you’ve conveyed the personalities of both Ortho and Jathos to the reader, and certainly left me wanting more.

Does Ortho surprise us and follow his bark with a bite? Does Jathos slap him down?