Hmmm… Eallair was a bit Eithne cuddling Sweetdew wasn’t he… ah the defense a baby in your arms can provide (and or cat). And Lochan knows Eallair pretty damn well, they have been hanging out together since they were kids and Lochan being older has watched Eallair’s personality develop. He knows how much Eallair needs his support.

Poor Eallair… I kind of based his panicky feelings on mine when I have to make an important decision or when there is some work-related responsibility I have to shoulder that I am worried about. Of course I ramped it up a whole couple of notches from what I feel, but then again I don’t have the running of a whole Kingdom in my hands. Ugh the thought makes me feel sick. And when I am in a situation that makes me uncomfortable my first reaction is to grin so that noone realises I am feeling akward. I just thought about this now… I actually never realised how similar Eallair and I are in this respect… how strange, I wasn’t so impressed by his character and I have suddenly realised it is quite like a more wishy-washy version of mine… eeek! Introspection time! Or stop turning my characters into me time. I have to say though, I don’t have any problem in giving my opinion

And you guys are so right… poor things need a break. It hasn’t really been smooth sailing for the Mhalwae lot has it. And I am sorry to say it is not going to get that much smoother.

Yeah Mao… they have quite different skintones. Kendrick has Madlenka’s skintone which is a lot darker than Eallair’s.

I’m in agreement with Lothere — poor guys need some R&R. It isn’t easy when your life seems to be in constant peril. But still, a man’s gotta sleep eventually, right?

A small thing I noticed and liked was the contrast of Eallair and his son’s skintones. Also the baby’s attempts to be relieved of the rambling. Poor baby, see what you have to look forward to?

Poor Eallair… I knew he was a little wishy-washy but I never knew how weak and indecisve he really is. But to be a king, to have responsibility for the safety of all these people, and to have a vampire on the loose…

He reminds me a bit of Father Harndall in this chapter. They’re both young and inexperienced, and not up to the incredibly difficult task they’re being asked to face.

I love Lochan more than ever though. He was a bit rough with Eallair at the beginning (though I couldn’t help but think of Eithne cuddling Sweetdew at the worst possible moments) but the situation warranted it. And he came through at the end, though it’s a risky plan.

I wonder whether Lochan realizes how unsure Eallair is. Something tells me that mild smile doesn’t fool him.

And from the looks of things I would say that both of those gentlemen could use a good night’s sleep and a shave.