Hmm... the young ones weren't really a part of the songbird squires, were they?
Maybe I forgot a part of the story... but I thought they all just buddied up, and since I didn't remember it mentioned before... I'm not sure! :3
But if they aren't, it's a good way for them to sneak into the castle! :3
I'm sure things'll elevate now that they're in!

Yup, yup! I actually finished writing the final part yesterday. Only need to do the Epilogue now and this project's a wrap.

As for forgetting a part of the story, I would say you have not missed a beat. This story is laced with "holes" that I allow you, the reader, to fill in however you see fit. The only thing I am writing are the "key" points.

Oh, fun analogy, have you ever heard of, or watched, "The Amazing Race?" This story is written in a way much like how the contestants run the race. They all end up in the same place, but how they get there is irrelevant as long as they, well, get there. :)

Woo! Congratulations! :3

Ehehe, okay, glad to hear it. :B Not everything has to be totally explained. If it is, that's great, otherwise I'm just glad it means I didn't forget something important. :3

Oooh, I see. :B That's a neat little way to write these!

I really do appreciate all your thoughts and support through this project, Oxnard. Quite honestly, I would not have been as inclined to finish it if not for you and Tacki following it and providing such thoughtful possibilities / feedback along the way.

When it's all said and done, I'm thinking of posting a "What did you Think?" journal to see how everyone who read through the project took it. I'm interested in knowing if I made it too open-ended or open-ended enough. Furthermore, along those lines, if the way it was written kept the interest of those reviewing it and made them want to know what happened next in the series.

Oh, completely off topic, I FINALLY got a call for a job interview today! Conferance call on Thursday with my old college about working in the Registrar's office. Yay! ;)

Hehe, I'm glad we could be there for ya! I'm glad you also made a decision about the epilogue part. (:

And it sounds like fun! :D I'll be sure to give you my take on the story. (: Hopefully others can too.

And congratulations!! :D Ehehe, I'm really glad to here there's a possible position out there for ya, I wish you the best with the interview! (:

Thank you! It is going to be neat to interview, because all of what I've done on here has been, in part, to keep my mind sharp for this very moment. So, if they like me, I will have you in large part to thank for ensuring I "still had my touch." :)

Speaking of "touch," I got a good laugh out of your little adventures with Shade Koopa. You are a cheeky, little Ham-Ham, aren't you? ;)

No problem! I'm glad you were able to do at least some preparation here! :3 And it was fun too! Hehe.
And actually, I think I'm going to put to use something you mentioned too. I've been asked a few times recently what I'm going to do once I'm done with school, and I know different things that I'd like... but when I think about how I'd actually make that happen I don't really have an answer.
So, I don't know if it's open in the summer, but at some point by the end of net semester I'd like to see if my school has a little career advisement section of its own for me to check out. :3 Getting out of school knowing what you like it good, but I wanna actually try to do something so I can put it to use correctly. So I really wanted to thank you for that suggestion. :3

Ahhhh~! X3 *Super blush* Another diaper friend of mine said he noticed that too... I wasn't sure if you'd end up seeing it! But um... eheheh~

I'm so very happy to hear that, Oxnard. You are SERIOUSLY giving yourself an amazing advantage over your colleagues by actively seeking out the Career Services / Advisement center at your university. They will not only help you find where you may best fit in by giving you quality, Personality Inventory Tests, but also grant you access to resume books and direct advice on how to build a resume / cover letter that will make you SUCCEED. Throw in the "Free" mach interviews and you will know what you do good / bad in a questionative setting and be ready for whatever they throw at you.

On that note, please know that I offer my services to you as well. My years of working in a Recruiting Firm, plus discussing details with the Career Service Centers of both my Undergrad and Graduate schools has REALLY made me a pro at it. Heck, I have my wife's co-workers who are getting railroaded out of their jobs asking ME to do THEIR resumes, letters of recommendation, etc.

So, in sum, if EVER you need help of any sort, do not hesitate to contact me. :)

<LoL!> I came across Shade by chance while viewing works by Veemonsito and the other fine folks he has seemingly commissioned over the past couple of months. He's interesting in that, as far as I can tell, he's quite the modest fellow and, as I've told him, I have challenged myself to find a way to write a comment that, ultimately, does not make him "*blush*." I think I'm getting closer to that goal, but still no dice yet. :)

Ehehe, both with friends having a hard time with finding work, and with some artsy friends winding up with awesome jobs, it was a great reminder that I should be doing more in school than just school work. :B And having all that available help sounds like a good thing to do while I'm there! :3
Bwuhaha, I'm glad others are keeping you sharp when it comes to writing those sorta things too! I guess now's a good enough time to start practicing them too. :B Thank you for your support and offers and all! :D

I noticed that too... 8D I guess doing that would be a bit more difficult than getting me to respond without ehehe'ing all over. :B I guess even asking him, "what's up?" could wind up with that same reaction. :B

You are a most insightful Ham-Ham, Oxnard. When you get to writing a Resume, I'd be happy to send you a "template" via e-mail to get you started. Ditto goes for a Cover Letter. We may have different professions, but the "self-advertising" is cross-occupational to a fair degree. :)

Yup, yup! That's why I find Shade so interesting. Uncovering what will initiate a discussion with him fascinates me for some reason. Kind of like an "Intellectual Curiousity" if you will.

Honestly, come to think of it, your Ham-Ticki-Tastic RP, along with BHP's, seemed to do the trick. :) It's quite interesting to get to know people through those mediums they feel most comfortable communicating in. In business, I kid you not, Role Playing is used TONS and, big surprise, I LIVE FOR IT! :)

Ooh? :3 That'd be really helpful! We briefly covered it in one college class of mine but we never really did it. D: Woop woop!
And fun finding out more about people, and what makes them work. :3
You're right. :B I was actually introduced to a friend of yours the other day, and he mentioned RPs and doing what made him feel comfortable, compared to what he does when he meets new people... I don't mind a bit of both though. Each person has plenty of different sides, and it's fun when ya get to see more than one! :3

Right. Though, honestly, I do much better at being my normal, wild and crazy self. :) *cush-cush*

My true RP experience is really either doing Dungeons & Dragons, where I played a drunken bard who got turned into a Yoshi, or Shadow Run. I also am a hoot enacting "business scenarios" to those I have had the pleasure of training at my former job. Ah, those were the times. :)

But, as for RP'iong / goofing around on here, I am, well, a dud. :( I've had a few spoofs with my good friend, Toroth, but I just can't quite do them like I do the above. *cush-cush* Ah, well. It's the effort that counts, right? *shrug* :)

Ehehe, I've never played D&D, but I know plenty of friends that do! OR at least they say it's something like D&D. I guess that's how everyone RP'd back in the day! :B
And doing it for the sake of business would probably be kinda fun too. ;P Pretending to be at work while at work! It's an RP of what you actually get to do! Bwuhaha.

I think Toroth is the one I met the other day. (: ...or BlueScales... I met them both! It's neat ya still tried though. :3 At least writing stories in a way, seems like a one-person RP to me. :3

Ah, Bluescales. I've seen him around, but I just met him for the first time yesterday. He spoke quite highly of you. It just goes to show what a truly awesome, Ham-Ham you are, Oxnard.

This in mind, I cannot begin to express what an honor it is to be friends with someone as strongly regarded and of immense character as yourself. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me and your determination to better yourself in your craft is nothing short of incredible. That is why, along with many other reasons, nothing would give me more pleasure than knowing I could be of some help in allowing you to achieve the level of success I know you can upon completing your degree. Anytime, just let me know how my expertise in my fields can ever be of use and I will promise to do all I can for you. Yep, yep, yep! :)

Hehe, well this was an awesome turn of events. I was wondering when the little kids would turn out to be useful. Maybe they can claim Tealeon is their prisoner! Seems like the ending is coming so quickly though, but that's okay. I'm sure it'd be nice to finish something.

Oh, the little ones are plenty useful. The fun part for Tealeon is that, despite feeling them to have been a burden all this time, he is beginning to realise what a most fantastic group of adventurers they are. But, more on that later. ;)

You and Nishi have made me beyond happy for haven taken the time that I have to write this project out. At first, I worried that it would not amount to much of anything. However, after the responses I have gotten from the two of you, coupled with how happy Anisa was to be included by surprise, I could not have been more glad that I did engage in such an experimental, and fun, piece of work. Thank you. *Hugs*

*hugs back* I also found it a nice surprise to be included as well. It's nice to be in pictures and such, but to be included in an interesting, well written story like you Further Realms series has a high appeal to me. Maybe because I have much less skill in writing than I do in drawing? hehe

*Nods and smiles* That's actually the strong appeal for me being here amongst fine fellows like yourself. I can write, but my drawing is, well, not anywhere near where I would like it to be. Through viewing your work, as well of that of others, I get inspired to try and experiment with new ideas and concepts I may never have dreamed of trying before.

That in mind, "Further Realms" is a culmination of all that I have learned from observing artists like yourself who, like me, strive to get better at what we do best. I've never seen a piece of work by you that has not yielded a stronger result than the last and, for that reason, I know I can press myself to improve as a writer in the exact same way.

So, *big hug* thank you for doing what you do. There'd be no me if not for you. ;) Kazootles! I rhymed! *blush*

XD You're a cute one Yosh. ^_^

Yay, I likes helping even by accident!

Thanks for including me Yosh *huggles*, computer troubles prevented me from replying earlier...

No prob! I'm just happy you liked your part. There is a bit more to it, too, but that won't show up untiil later today. :)