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Dragon keeper chronicles in order12/27/2023 Communion with the dragon leaves him unsettles and uncomfortable, and Sedric begins to recognize increasing closeness with her, not entirely unpleasantly. Sedric tends to the dragon, if haltingly, and he tends to himself amid the injuries incurred fighting Jess. As it does, Relpda wakes Sedric, to his annoyance, and he assesses his situation. If you like this kind of work and want some done for you, reach out below!Īnother chapter, “Discoveries,” begins after a continuation of the exchange among bird-keepers, sending condolences and an invitation. So there’s probably something to explore, there, for those versed in such things. It’s certainly foregrounded in the chapter’s prefatory materials, and it’s been clear that Hest is…unpleasant. And maybe that is what is going on: commentary on the right of release from abusive relationships. Too, as I think on the matter further, it is clear that both Alise and Sedric are in abusive relationships with Hest, relationships to which they therefore ethically need not be bound, even if there are legal/istic entanglements they must address. I’ve certainly done many things I regret, some of which have been in the attempt to bring in more money, and I would like to think there is something I can do to make things, if not right again, at least better. As I think on it, I suppose it might be a redemption arc in progress (as opposed to the self-actualization arc occurring with Alise), and there is certainly value in such things. Admittedly, it sits somewhat less comfortably with me that Sedric is getting them than that Alise is Alise is (largely) an innocent, while Sedric is not so, and not because of Jess’s death. The romance-novel conventions seem once again to be at play in the present chapter, and on the parts of both Sedric and Alise–which is itself good to see. The two swiftly fall into an assignation, in which both delight. Tarman notes to Leftrin that Alise is awake, and the ship chivvies the captain as he makes to approach her. The betrayal of trust that brought Jess aboard rankles both ship and captain, and they make their plans for the coming days. Leftrin ruminates on his ship and his family’s long work thereupon, including the refit that had given the Tarman limbs and a tail. He considers approaching Alise in the absence of Sedric and chides himself for the thought, conferring with his ship in the darkness. Gotta love a map…Ĭrooty’s Map of the Rain Wild River: Colour on DeviantArt, used for commentary.Īboard the Tarman, Leftrin stands watch while his crew sleeps. But the moment of intimacy passes, and more of the truth of events emerges, and Carson finds himself considering matters more deeply as he and Sedric turn in for the evening. He comments, too, that Sedric need not return to Bingtown, noting his appreciation for the other man. Sedric compares Carson to Hest, finding the latter lacking, and Carson comments with some aspersion on the intended machinations of some in the expedition. Carson lays out his plans and explicates his reasons for having joined the expedition the upriver journey will allow him to leave a mark on Rain Wild history that he would not earlier have been able to make. Sedric and Carson confer, and Sedric finds himself looking forward to simple pleasures and chastising himself for being so willing to resign his autonomy. Carson’s return and his work to assist are noted, and Sedric wonders if Carson will also offer to help kill Relpda, as Jess had done and as Sedric had earlier desired. Read the previous entry in the series here.įollowing news of a message from Hest cutting off financial support to Alise and Sedric and a comment on the scandalous nature thereof, “Confessions” begins with Relpda eating and Sedric considering his increasing entanglement with the dragon.
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