Sorry if my short posts throw people off. I have always had problems writing things that are long.

No worries about segments that might seem too short, Silvan_Haven. You're doing a good job describing the settings and getting your characters into the story.

shastastwin, I gotta say that I'm really enjoying the way you're writing this new clan of gargoyles. Both the humorous, playful parts (the kid climbing on Chance's head!) and their more serious aspects (clan protection). And I especially like the

And thanks for adding Rick's/Ranger's bio to the Census Bureau!

Ryadian, nice job adding Kirane's detailed bio there as well.

Varna, my idea of the alternate worlds is that each represents an entire alternate universe - each containing the ditto world, the gargoyles' home world, etc. (Perhaps something like the old TV show Sliders). Normally the universes are completely separate from each other and cannot be reached without the use of some plot device (like an Einstein Rosen Bridge ), but my latest segments had some of the alternates 'bleeding' over into Abby's reality - the 'prime' universe the story is set in. [/ramble]

It seems I can go ahead with my idea, then - as soon as I find the first draft of my segment

And there have been some interesting segments lately - I also enjoyed the other gargoyles

I have posted a short seggie to provide a bit of perspective on the story's recent events. Fellow conspirators and Nine writers, please set me straight if anything seems out of place, and I will make the necessary edits.

Okay, I've posted both of my segments. So yeah, I'm posting about my characters at the different times at the same time. Right now, I'm just splitting them between this afternoon (when they meet Silvan and Dernhelm's new characters), and this evening (when they go to the Emporium).

Fair warning: I work a lot for the rest of the week and I'm house-sitting for my sister this weekend, so I may not be around to post/collaborate much.

Silvan: Don't worry about it; usually, the reason why we have long posts is because we've had a while to work on them, and are just writing for our characters. (At least, that's my experience.) Short & sweet works, too! Also, just a note about my segment: my character mentioned the Ditto Town Mechanic, whose author isn't actively writing right now. (He's my brother. ) If all else fails, I can either get my brother to collaborate for a few segments, or I can write them myself with his approval. (That is, if your characters are interested in visiting him.)

stwin: Oooh, I like this new development. (And I'll admit it: I'm kind of glad to hear about

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all this time, I'd been thinking the split was some kind of freak accident....

shastastwin, I doubt Abby would be too happy if she were to learn that

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her child's gender change in one of the alternate universes was simply the Marksman amusing himself. It probably would get a rather violent reaction from her.

Rya, let me know if you'd like my assistance in twisting your brother's arm...

I don't think we need to cause your brother any harm just yet. When I said scratches I meant just that. They will say "Hi" at some point, probably looking for materials that they can't make themselves or something.

For now they will mostly just be getting acquainted with the place.

Gazer, I'm assuming that means you're okay with it, but there's potential character conflict down the road? If so, that is great.

Rya and Silver_Haven, great new segments!

Rya, this doesn't mean Abby

Also, I really liked this line: "Who was she to question gargoyle architecture?"

I'm okay with it, shastastwin - 'tis brilliant! 'Bout time Erik and Abby 'boot some head,' eh?

I'll soon be posting a follow-up segment to Ryadian's. My take is that these are occurring in the prime (original) universe.

So, the two segments I just posted ARE different from each other... read closely.

Anways, for simplicity's sake, Silvan_Haven when Alex starts interacting with your characters, lets just assume that both alternate reality Alexs react in the same way so I only have to write one of them and you only have to respond to one. Good? Good.

However, I'm not going to make any such promises to 'gazer.

And I'm enjoying everyone's new posts. Silvan_Haven, I think you're going to fit in well here. Just let me know if something I write is wrong. (Your characters do look like Androids, don't they?) Rya, I loved your description of Eric's awakening. I can tell you actually understand the mythology! And shastastwin, I can't wait to see where you're going with this. My only suggestion is don't use Number 6 too much, or it will diminish his mystery, power, and impact. To sum up, wow this story is moving! Also:

Oh, very nice, Ara. I'm glad you at least

Number 6 will be around, but likely not in very many segments. We shall see.

Now, to figure out if, how, and when to demonstrate the various realities to my characters.

Fun segments, Aravanna! I chuckled at the antics of the fairy dragons and the conversation about astrophysics.

And I noticed the difference. It inspired me to write a soon-to-be posted segment

Erik's looking forward to their visits!

To make things simpler I'm going to say that they only arrived in the Prime reality. They arived after the split happened so they did not get caught up in it.

Yes they look like androids. They have things like brains and hearts but you can't tell that they have any organic part by looking at them.

Ara, when I read that, I couldn't help laughing. Then I read your story post and I have to agree.

*gets his act together and writes his first alternate-worlds segment* To be posted later this afternoon.