Peixinho, thanks so much for your encouragement! And yeah, the partners are definitely working well together, but I think you'll be seeing some cracks in the relationship. They're not as in sync as they might look. But maybe we'll get there? wink

QueenoftheCapes, oh, I'm SO glad. I was reeeeeeally excited when you came up with this challenge. I don't even think I'd finished reading your initial pitch in discord before my brain was like, "we're all going to Egypt." Maybe I was over-excited, though, because this story got more out of hand than my usual challenge responses. Also, 'how the plot unravels...' I see what you did there. lol

Morgana, I could not resist giving Perry the arts beat. It felt like something he would never admit to these days, but it was probably invaluable for him, and part of the reason he gives Lois as much leeway as he does. He remembers chomping at the bit, too, when he was that young. And just wait: this plot is going to get a WHOLE lot thicker, lol.

Thanks to everyone who's reading along!


Looking forward to this summer's Location Challenge! Looks like stories are due around August 1st, and then polls open for voting!

And don't forget about the 2026 fundraiser! Head over to the Fundraising page to donate or consider adding a story to the Keepsake Collection fundraising drive!