Wow, talk about nearly instant gratification! ML, I was so excited to see that your muse was tickled by this idea and was impressed with how quickly you wrote the opening scene.

I love the way you set the stage, visually...
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A slow stream of smoke lazily drifted towards the ceiling...

and

Rough cut stone walls reflected the glow of a multitude of fires that seemed to burn of their own volition around the room.
As well as set the tone for the story...

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Deodorant advertisers claiming such things as ‘strong enough for a man’ should get a load of this place.
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I bow to your greatness and can hardly wait for more.
hail
Brenda