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High above the city of Azurvale, in the jungle-like environment that made up Ambrosia's canopy directly beneath the star-filled night sky, there was a single shapeshifter. The monster, currently disguised as a middle-aged elven woman wrapped in thick furs, sat cross legged on top of the tallest and flattest branch around. The biting wind whistled and howled as it tossed both ice and snow around, but failed to actually reach the heavily clothed figure due to the thick, layered dome of stalker webbing around it.
Boxxy had a hunch this was the same place where it once performed the Ritual of Unholy Wealth, but it couldn't be certain. All of the scorch marks from that time were healed up and the area was bathed in snow. Not only did it look the same as everywhere else, but it was also completely different from the last time it was up here. Yet it still felt somewhat confident this was the place, as there weren't all that many good spots to perform demonic rituals.
Which, incidentally, was exactly what the monster was there to do, though a bare branch was ill-suited to its needs. That was why Boxxy had, with permission from Ambrosia, constructed a square two meter wide wooden platform out of a bunch of planks and nails. It had then drawn a six-pointed star on the flat surface using troll blood, with each point being punctuated by a demonic sigil. The Mimic itself sat in the middle of this macabre formation and was currently busy whispering mystic gibberish-sounding words.
As it approached the end of the chant, the demonic rune directly in front of it facing began to heat up, the blood evaporating off the wooden planks in a puff of rust-colored smoke. Boxxy produced a curved iron dagger from its cloak, which instantly soaked up the gaseous substance and took on a corroded and aged appearance despite it being brand new. The monster then held out its other hand and cut open its forearm with the empowered knife as it continued mumbling under its nose.
Copious amounts of dark red blood flowed freely from its open wound as the borderline black fluid was being forcibly pulled out by the supernatural forces the shapeshifter had summoned. It rose up and floated through the air until it splashed against the iron dagger and wrapped around it like a crimson sheath. Boxxy winced a bit at the un-tasty sensations involved, but did not fail to utter the last words necessary to complete the ritual.
"Dolor sit amet."
At that moment, the blade in its hand let out a crumpling noise as blood and steel joined together to create a bright green lump of crystal that seemed to glow with a tiny spark within.
A special action has been performed. AGI -50.
You have created a Greater Quintessence of Agility.
Boxxy breathed heavily from the ordeal, the air from its lungs turning white the instant it made contact with the freezing air. This wasn't the first time it had performed the Rite of Jul-Keshir, but it was impossible to get used used to having its strength and speed literally sucked out like that. It was just as tiring and unpleasant as it sounded, but it was necessary if it was to fight off the power creep symptoms without having to get rid of any of its Jobs or Skills. Those were far more valuable to its combat abilities than Attributes. This method would allow it to keep targeting monsters in an attempt to seize their abilities, so it was highly likely it would have to repeat it at a later date. It wasn't a perfect solution though, as the Rite of Jul-Keshir could only be used on the six base Attributes - STR, AGI, DEX, END, INT and WIS.
Having recovered a bit from the ritual, the monster grasped the newly formed green crystal and carefully snapped it off the dagger's handle. It had to be wary of unintentionally damaging them, as these Quintessences were quite a bit more brittle than one would expect from such a highly valuable and versatile crafting material. They could be ground into dust and distilled into a potion, fashioned into a gemstone and used to create magic items or be used as offerings in certain other rituals. They could also be eaten raw for a permanent Attribute boost, but that would only bestow a tenth of the amount that was used to create it. Hardly the best use of the item, to say the least.
As for Boxxy, it didn't really have a use for this right now, so it casually placed it in its Storage before starting its climb down the Hylt tree. It left the ritual site intact mostly because it was a bother to tear it down and put it back together, and realistically speaking it was nigh-impossible for someone to randomly stumble upon it. This canopy was its own monster-infested ecosystem and its altitude amplified the frigid winter conditions to the point where even the Palace of the Crystal Maiden felt warm by comparison. In other words, it wasn't the sort of place one went for leisurely walks.
When the monster returned to its pet dungeon, it immediately relocated itself to the hidden treasury. It took a long, prideful look at its ever-growing hoard of gold and jewels before going over to a mostly vacant spot. It reached down and put a hand on an enchanted steel treasure chest, albeit one so small it would be more accurate to call it a deposit box. Having recognized its owner by the unique signature of their mana, the safe-like container unlocked itself with a loud clicking noise and Boxxy opened the lid to reveal it was currently empty.
That wouldn't last for long though, as the Mimic pulled four unrefined crystals from its Storage - a green, a yellow, a blue and a white one. These were the freshly made Greater Quintessences of Agility, Dexterity, Strength and Intelligence, respectively. It carefully placed them inside the lockbox and then sealed it back up, though this was not to deter thieves. The only way to access this space at all was through the dungeon core's Nexus Access function, as entry through either physical or magical means had been blocked off. Therefore, the only threat to those precious items was, in a fit of mild irony, the one that made them.
The Mimic felt it was perhaps being a bit paranoid by going this far, but it really couldn't risk them getting smashed up on accident. Not after it had poured a total of two hundred Attributes into them. It was by no means a minor investment, and the process was quite tiring. It was also a pain in the ass since the Rite of Jul-Keshir failed to activate within the dungeon's confines, probably due to the ambient mana causing some sort of interference. So, having gone through all that trouble, it had decided locking them up in a strongbox was probably for the best, even if it only served to ease its peace of mind.
Perhaps this was what people meant when they said it was better to be 'safe' than sorry?
Unfortunately there was no way of telling if a sacrifice of 'just' two hundred Attributes was going to be enough to eliminate the power creep symptoms until some more time passed. It certainly didn't seem like it was helping at this point in time, as the shapeshifter felt much worse right now than it did before starting the procedure. This was probably because of the literally physically draining nature of the ritual, so it felt confident it would recover with some rest. With that in mind it decided to retire to the Vessel of Dreams for the night and let Snack handle Keira's night and morning duties.
That night Boxxy overslept once again as it failed to wake up until it was already around noon. When it actually got up, however, it immediately noticed the fatigue and lethargy it had been plagued with over the past week or so was no longer there. If anything, its body felt significantly lighter and positively bursting with energy, despite the fact that it was technically weaker than the day before. It wasn't feeling quite at a hundred percent yet, but it decided to give its body a bit more time to recover before doing any more rituals. Not only because it didn't wish to part with its Attributes unless absolutely necessary, but because it needed to remain as alert as possible during that evening's proceedings.
For today was the date when one of the most significant events in the calendar of every civilized society took place - the new year's celebration officially known as Aurora Eve. Even though every nation and culture had its own holidays to look forward to, this was the one day when the people of the world celebrated as one since time immemorial. The origins of the holiday were naturally shrouded in mystery, but legends said it marked the day when the enlightened first appeared on Terrania.
Unfortunately there was no solid evidence to suggest this was indeed the case. Just the contrary, actually. The year that was about to pass was 4,523 SE - short for 'Since Enlightenment' - yet the existence of primitive buildings, tools and weapons that were much older than that could not be denied. Whether they actually belonged to a civilization of people or were signs of an old, forgotten society of monsters was a topic that was both debatable and ultimately pointless. Even if it turned out that the holiday merely commemorated when some random ancestor started counting the passage of time on a whim, it wouldn't matter in the slightest to the common folk. The date was so ingrained in people's lives that the thought of changing it over a bunch of sharpened rocks and cave paintings was ridiculous to say the least.
The preparations for Aurora Eve therefore continued unhindered, as per usual. Even bandits and thieves were wary of doing anything during this season despite there being plenty of prime targets around. This was because there was an extremely widespread belief that anyone who dared harm their fellow enlightened on this sacred day would be met with a year of terrible misfortune. It seemed like a silly, baseless superstition at first, but it was such a commonly shared one that it was impossible to disregard it off-handedly.
After all, this world was home to a deity whose entire existence revolved around manipulating seemingly random events, meaning there was a non-zero chance that the 'Aurora Hex' was a very real thing.
When it came to the celebration itself, every household honored the passing year in their own way in accordance to their own traditions and customs. However, there were three things that no Aurora Eve could do without - good food, strong drink, and a generous amount of merriment. The prestigious Slyth family of Azurvale was no different, other than the fact that they threw rather exuberant amounts of gold at their parties. Well-known chefs, imported dwarven liquors and all sorts of games and performances were lined up to make the evening a truly momentous one.
However, such luxuries were not acquired simply for the benefit of one household, nor did they hold such extravagant parties every single year. The Slyths were but one of a number of affluent families in Azurvales, the unofficial nobles of the Republic. Each of these well-off bloodlines took turns hosting the big Aurora Eve party that all of them would attend every year. Which was why Rowana and Keira found themselves in a luxurious carriage while on their way to a strange place neither of them had been to before.
"Ugh, I wish I could spend today with just the two of us," grumbled the catgirl with a pout as she stared out of the window.
"You and me both," agreed the elf with a sigh. "Normally I'd be able to talk my parents out of dragging me into these pompous gatherings since I'm not all that important, but this year was a no-go."
"What? Why not?"
"… I'll give you three guesses," said the elf with a rather accusatory glare.
"Right, stupid question."
There was no way a socialite like Doris Slyth would pass up on taking advantage of Keira's popularity, so she probably strong-armed her daughter into bringing both of them along. Which was something of a problem for Boxxy, as it had no idea how it was supposed to act in such a formal setting. Granted, neither did a teenage adventurer like Keira, but it wanted to avoid making a fool of itself if at all possible.
"Well, it's not all bad," said Rowana reassuringly. "You'll at least get to finally meet my big brother."
"Your brother? Oh yeah, he was studying alchemy and business out of town, wasn't he? Is he back for the holiday?"
"Hah! 'Holiday.' Today's just another day on the job for him. He'll be too busy socializing with the big shots and making connections of his own to truly enjoy himself."
"Money doesn't rest, huh?"
"Yeah, something like that."
"Speaking of which, I have a question about these dresses you picked out for us."
"What's with that dissatisfied tone? Didn't you say it looked good on me?"
"No, it does, but that's not the issue here."
Rowana was wearing a pure white gown with a rather daring neckline. It covered the shoulders and arms in intricate floral-patterned lace, and a matching pair of leggings could be seen poking out from beneath the calf-length skirt. It was a fancy piece of clothing to be sure, but one made positively shiny by the countless flakes of Fool's Diamond sewn into it. The synthetic gemstones made the garment flicker and sparkle with every movement, which Boxxy wasn't about to complain about. Nevertheless, it had one very legitimate concern about it.
"It wasn't me and you that paid for them, right?"
Keira had brought home a rather substantial sum of money from her latest adventure. It was something Boxxy had already written off as a necessary expense, but that wasn't to say it wanted to see it wasted on such frivolous things. Even if the clothes were shiny, they were far too impractical to warrant the hefty price tag that most likely accompanied them.
"Of course not, don't be silly. It's not like we can afford something like this on my pharmacist's salary and your adventuring income. Just think of them as gifts from my mother and father."
"Really? Then how come mine is… like this?"
Keira's dress was a bright red one, though it wasn't made to sparkle like Rowana's since the fabric was a bit too thin to let that happen. Not being shiny wasn't the issue though. It was the fact that the outfit itself was, to put things mildly, rather scandalous. It covered up her stomach and breasts, but her sides, shoulders, arms and collar were left completely bare. The slightly tight skirt of it was so short that it didn't even reach her knees, yet the genius that designed it still added a slit on the right side.
And that wasn't even the most eye catching part. The dress was backless to the extreme, revealing the entirety of Keira's back all the way down to the base of her tail, just above her rump. Any lower than that and the catgirl probably ran the risk of being arrested for indecent exposure. Especially since a single glance would put the presence of undergarments into serious doubt.
In short, it was the sort of thing one would expect to see on a succubus rather than a law-abiding citizen.
"I'm pretty sure neither of your parents would buy me something like this," she added.
"They may have paid for it, but I was the one that picked it out for you," stated Rowana calmly.
"And you're sure there were no… I don't know, more decent ones?"
"There were some, but they were not nearly fashionable enough for this sort of party. That's what happens if you wait until the last moment to pick out an Aurora Eve dress - you end up with clothes only insa- extremely bold people would wear."
"Uh-huh. So you just so happen to find one that fits me perfectly at the last minute?"
"Don't be silly, of course it fits. It's a magic item, after all. How else do you think it stays on even when there are no straps to keep it in place?"
"No, I've seen how the Well Fitted enchantment works, and this definitely isn't the same. This dress fits me so well that I can't help but feel it was made for me specifically. With my measurements. Even though I've only ever gone to a tailor twice, and you were with me both times."
"Ahah. Is, uh, is that so?"
The elf tried to act dumb, but crumbled quite quickly under Keira's accusatory stare.
"… Oh, alright! Truth be told I had this made months ago, but then you suddenly got that you-know-what on your back so I couldn't bear to bring it up! But then I saw that the thing was completely healed so I sort of… went for it."
Technically speaking there was still a bit of the soulstone left, but it had diminished so much that Boxxy was able to conceal it by covering it with a layer of skin without making it look weird.
"You 'sort of went for it?' You do realize people will think I'm a slut if I go out in public in such clothing."
Panic dawned on the elf's face and beads of cold sweat started running down her forehead. It didn't take a genius to figure out she was looking forward to seeing her girlfriend in that amazing dress so much that she neglected to take third parties into account. She had originally intended to have Keira wear it in a far more intimate setting, but it was far too late to do anything about it now.
"Then again, there are already a bunch of dangerous rumors floating around about me so being called a loose woman might actually be an improvement…"
"Ah. Ahah. Hah…"
A strangely awkward silence descended upon the cabin as Keira returned to staring absentmindedly out of the window. Rowana wasn't sure if it was her place to speak up since her own selfishness might have caused some trouble for her girlfriend, but the more she stared at her, the less guilty she felt. After all, Keira looked incredibly stunning tonight. It wasn't just the extravagant mini-dress. The fact that she had agreed to have her previously untamed hair styled into a straight bob cut made her look like a completely different person. She exuded such a refined sense of beauty that it boggled the mind to think she was the same person that choked on and subsequently spit out a lump of meat because she was talking too much while eating her lunch.
"Rowie. You're drooling."
"Ack! Crap, sorry," said the elf as she wiped her saliva off her chin. "You just look so terrifyingly beautiful that I couldn't help but stare."
"Well, at least try to keep from getting wet until we get back home."
"I fear it may be a bit too late for that," she confessed with a slight blush.
"… Your dress, Rowie. I meant your dress."
Another, round of awkward silence overcame the carriage. Thankfully it didn't last long, as the vehicle reached its destination less than a minute later. The driver opened the door and helped both ladies off while shielding them from the cold winds with a Climate Baton, a magic item that was essentially an umbrella on steroids. The two ladies linked arms and proceeded down the stone path while the driver escorted them in order to maintain the bubble of warm air around them.
"Since when did you get so good at walking in high heels?" asked the elf.
"Since your mother made me practice while we stayed at her place for a few weeks," explained Keira.
"Huh. That's unexpected. I mean, you were pretty vocal about how uncomfortable they were last time."
"That hasn't changed. I still think they're terrible footwear. I'm actually of half a mind to take them off and go barefoot."
"Please don't do that. They look so cute on you."
"… Alright, I won't. Only because you asked nicely, though."
The extravagant mansion the pair were headed towards this evening was the house of Bryric, an influential family of rich elves. They weren't merchants or alchemists like the Slyths, but a line of landlords that started out as adventurers. Their aptitude for real estate was made obvious by the fact that they had a house this damn big on ground level rather than on a street-sized Hylt branch. Acquiring so much land on actual soil was harder than one might think when it came to a place like Azurvale.
Once the pair had reached the front gates, they were greeted by a sharply dressed butler who guided them to the main hall where the event was taking place. When they stood before the grand double doors, however, the two were asked to wait a moment while the staff prepared for the introduction.
"… Introduction?" whispered Keira nervously.
"Just smile and wave, sweetie," she replied. "Just smile and wave."
The massive doors then flew open to reveal exactly what one might expect from such a high-profile gathering. The decor was needlessly fancy, what with the art lining the walls and the chandeliers heavy with magical lights. About a hundred or so important-looking men and women in expensive clothes were having polite conversation over cocktails while a dozen servants darted up and down the place carrying trays and plates. There was even a stage with a band performing a soft, calming tune that just barely overpowered the general murmur.
Yet all of that buzzing about seemed to come to a screeching halt when those two entered the ballroom.
"Now announcing," shouted the porter loudly and clearly, "the Hero of Chaos, Keira Morgana, and her partner, miss Rowana Slyth."
The elf, who was still linked at the elbow with the catgirl, gave her lover a light tug to make her walk under the accompaniment of total silence. Even the band had stopped to stare at the two. Boxxy was, just as it had expected, quite unsure of what to do. It had studied up on formal elven etiquette somewhat, but it wasn't sure what the proper response to this sort of situation was. Not having many other options, it ended up following Rowana's advice and had Keira wave lightly at the crowd while putting on her best smile.
The guests immediately stopped gawking when they saw that and, as if on cue, went back to whatever it was they were doing as though nothing had happened. There were a few who lightly applauded the catgirl's entrance, but other than that her introduction to high society was more or less over. Rowana flashed her girlfriend a small, cheerful nod to reassure her and the two were then escorted over to their table, where the Mr and Mrs Slyth were waiting for them. Both were wearing clothes the color of fresh snow just like the eldest daughter, which was probably a tradition of sorts.
"Well!" exclaimed Samulus, the current head of the family. "I must say I've never seen an entrance quite like that."
"What?" asked Keira as she took her seat next to his wife. "Did I do something wrong?"
"It's not something you did," answered Doris with a chuckle, "it's what you're wearing."
"… It's too much, isn't it?"
"If anything I'd say it's too little," said Samulus while taking a sip from the champagne in his glass. "Not even Doris would be bold enough to show up in something like that, and she once fought off a wyvern in nothing but her-"
"What my husband is trying to say," interjected the wife with a strict tone, "is that it caught us by surprise. Well, I suppose that's only to be expected of the Hero of Chaos, but frankly speaking I already knew my daughter had ordered a rather… creative garment. I just didn't expect you to actually wear it."
"I didn't have much of a choice," replied Keira as nodded sideways towards Rowana. "A certain someone insisted this was the only fancy dress left in town."
"She probably wasn't wrong, demand really gets ridiculous every time Aurora Eve rolls around," noted the husband. "The Ularics and their 'special line of winter outfits' made a killing by waiting until the last moment to sell their stuff. They do that every damn time."
"That's because their products are low quality," came a voice from behind Keira and Rowana. "The only way they'd make any real money off of those shabby clothes is by waiting until the last moment when the prices are at their highest. It's borderline fraud, if you ask me."
The one who had spoken just now was an male elf, who by the look of things was Rowana's older brother. He had the same platinum blonde hair and green eyes as her, and he looked to be around her age. His face was quite handsome and well groomed, and his relatively short hair was pulled back in a short ponytail. He was also wearing a pure white suit similar to his father's.
"Elias Slyth," he introduced himself with a polite bow. "A pleasure to finally meet you, miss Morgana."
"Ah, yes. Likewise. You can call me Keira, by the way!"
"I will take you up on that offer, then."
Elias then took his seat at the table and the four family members began chatting mostly amongst themselves. They made small talk about inconsequential stuff relating to Rowana's day job, Doris's hobbies or Samulus and Elias going on about the family business. As for Keira, she didn't get much of a chance to speak up, though she did make an effort to get more familiar with the heir to the family business. He seemed to be quite the serious and hard-working type, an attitude which he supposedly inherited from his father. Just like his sister had guessed, his mind had been too preoccupied making connections to truly enjoying the party.
Actually, Boxxy wanted in on that action as well as it was important to get to know influential people besides the Slyths. However, they'd probably try to use Keira's popularity as much as Rowana's mother did, so it was better to start off small, as it were. To that end the catgirl asked that Elias introduce her to any other affluent adventurers that were in attendance. Unfortunately it seemed like the most of the big shots had gone to a different party - the same one as Imiryl, Hilda and Lichter were currently at - so she was the only adventurer around. It made sense, in a way, as people in Keira's line of work were typically ill-suited to this sort of posh gathering. There were a few rich kids who went on 'adventures,' though they were mostly just playing around rather than treating it as a way of life.
"Still, you made quite the impact earlier," said Elias with a grin. "I think this is the first time I saw Mr and Mrs Bryric stare slack jawed at someone. It was quite amusing."
"Yeah, well, they're not the only ones. Rowie here hasn't stopped leering at me ever since we left the house."
"I do not leer!" protested the woman in question.
"Then explain the drool on your chin."
"Ah, crap!"
Elias let out a light-hearted laugh while his sister awkwardly wiped her face with a napkin.
"Dear oh me, Samulus," stated Doris in mock surprise. "I do believe our son is actually having fun. Next thing you know the sun will rise from the north!"
"Well, they say miracles happen on Aurora Eve, after all," said the husband with a light chuckle.
"Say, Elias, I've been wondering about something."
"Ahah! Ahem! Sorry about that. What is it Keira?"
"You seem a lot more accepting of my relationship with Rowie than her dad was."
"Oh, that? I was pretty sure guys weren't her type since way back, so I wasn't too bothered when I heard the news."
"Wait, what? Really?" asked Rowana, wide-eyed.
"Of course. I like to think I knew you best when we were growing up, so there's no way I wouldn't notice something was… off. I think it was those constant sleepovers at the Stocktons' place that were the biggest giveaway."
"… Come to think of it, the Stockton girl was quite attractive, wasn't she?" asked Samulus while rubbing his chin. "I mean, I didn't think much of it back then, but I didn't know-"
"Dad!" protested the daughter. "Please don't read too much into this!"
"The Stocktons are old friends of me and your mother so I feel like we deserve to know if… you know. You fancied her."
"Being homosexual doesn't exclude me from having female friends, dad. Just because Viessa was pretty didn't mean I thought of her that way."
Keira, who had been momentarily distracted by a passing gentleman with a mouth full of solid gold teeth, suddenly turned her head around when she heard that name.
"Viessa? Isn't that the 'Vi' girl that took Rowie's virginity?"
The table went deathly quiet at the catgirl's utterance of the v-word. It made everyone present more than a little uncomfortable. Especially the family's only daughter, who was currently hiding her beet-red face in her palms out of shame.
"Rowana," called out Samulus in a stern voice.
"Oh hey that's a good song I'm gonna dance and we can talk about this never!"
She let out a quick barrage of words that sounded like the world's flimsiest excuse and essentially ran away by dragging her girlfriend along by the shoulder.
"What was that about?!" she complained in a shout-whisper once the two were out of earshot. "I told you to keep that a secret!"
"You also told me I had no other choice but to wear this dress," replied the catgirl in a serious tone.
"You what?! You said that to get back at me?!"
"I get mad sometimes too, you know."
Rowana's willingness to protest Keira's actions suddenly disappeared. She was usually the one getting angry at the catgirl, so this reversal was a rather sour pill to swallow.
"I'm sorry, sweetie. I guess I earned that."
"It's fine so long as you understand."
"However, that means the dress is now paid for in full, right?"
"Uh, what?"
The elf raised her hands and started waving her fingers around in a slightly unbecoming manner.
"I can enjoy leering at you to my heart's content, right?!"
"Rowie, your eyes are a bit scary," mumbled Keira as she pulled back slightly.
"Anyway, jokes aside," stated Rowana as she put her hands down, "that dress is definitely staying on when we get home later tonight."
"W-well, if you insist. I just hope it's stain resistant…"
"Anyway! Shall we go have that dance now?"
"Yeah, okay."
The pair didn't actually made it to the dance floor, though, as they managed to bump into a familiar face on the way there.
"Good evening Keira, miss Slyth. Both of you look stunning tonight."
"Oh hey Nao! Didn't expect to see you here!" replied the catgirl.
"A pleasure to see you again, mister Shoki," responded the elf.
The Hero of Magic was wearing royal blue robe embroidered with gold and a solid black shirt underneath. It was definitely fancier than his regular outfit, but wasn't anywhere near as extravagant as one would expect from such a high profile place.
"Where's your bodyguard?" asked Keira while looking around. "Oh wait, nevermind. I see him."
It was rather impossible not to see Kuro and his off-white military uniform loitering around the buffet table now that the redhead was actively looking for him. In fact, it was rather surprising she didn't spot him earlier considering he stood out like a sore thumb that was on fire. He wasn't exactly shirking his responsibilities though, as his eyes were darting all over the place as he sized up each and every guest as if they were potential threats.
"I know this might sound rude, but may I borrow Keira for a few minutes?" asked Nao while trying really hard not to stare at the catgirl. "I have some Hero stuff I need to speak to her about. Away from prying eyes and ears."
The elf looked like she wasn't completely okay with it since she very much wanted to dance. In the end she decided not to protest since her girlfriend had an obvious look of 'I should go' about her, but didn't want to let her off without a little parting gift.
"Yeah, okay, you can go," she agreed. "However-"
The elf delivered an open-palmed slap to Keira's butt, causing a high-pitched yelp of surprise to escape the younger woman's lips.
"-don't keep me waiting," she whispered while lightly groping her sensitive behind.
The elf then slinked off to hide from the rest of her family while the pair of red-faced beastkin went off towards one of the ballroom's side entrances. Having noticed the two of them were on the move, Kuro began making his way over as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"What's going on, Nao?" asked the younger not-really-a-beastkin as they moved through the crowd. "Bad news?"
"No, no, everything's fine," he replied quickly. "Better than fine, actually."
"Then why not just tell me?"
"It's not something I can explain in a few words."
"Sure it is. You're a clever guy, so you can definitely give me something to work with."
Nao stopped in his tracks and looked around while nervously scratching the base of his canine ear. Once he seemed satisfied nobody seemed close enough to overhear them, he leaned in began whispering.
"It's about that mithril dagger you loaned me. Something rather unexpected happened to it while I was working on it."
The Hero of Magic took another few glances at his surroundings before resuming with a smile so goofy it made him seem like a little kid.
"It became an Artifact!"
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I spent part of the day preparing to tell the IAFR story on Sunday evening as we begin the annual IAFR Missionary Conference.
It isn't as easy as it sounds.
I decided I would highlight the defining moments in the story.
- 1980 – The unmistakeable calling to serve refugees
- 1997 – The vision of the Refugee Highway
- 2001 – The global consultation on the Refugee Highway in Izmir, Turkey
- 2009 – IAFR is conceived in Kenya
- 2009 – IAFR is born
- 2010 – Paul Sydnor joins IAFR as our second missionary
- 2013 – Tom Albinson is appointed Ambassador for Refugees with World Evangelical Alliance
- 2014 – The first draft of the Continuum of Response was drafted. It has become our core strategy for ministry and training.
- 2017 – IAFR Canada is established
That's the outline. Now to figure out a way to share it so that it makes sense and captures the interest of others…


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by Jane Atkinson
Whether it be from the platform, or in follow up with clients, most of us are lousy at asking for the business.
And, if you were to do a quick calculation, you'd see the cost.
Just imagine if every audience could provide spin off to 3 more engagements …
And if each of those audiences held 3 more engagements … and so on.
And you didn't ask for the business from the first audience … yikes, that's alot of business lost!
So here's my suggestion from the platform – refer to page 133 of The Wealthy Speaker
Kudos to Thom Winninger for this tip 18+ years ago.
Right before you begin your closing story, you stop and say "as you can see I am passionate about
(your topic). If you know of any group or association who could benefit from this material, please come and hand me your business card after the presentation".
That's it. Two lines and you go on to deliver your awesome closing story. Why does this work?
1. Because people generally want to help but they usually don't know how to help. You are guiding
them specifically on what to do.
2. If you have done a good job*, then they probably want an excuse to come and talk to you.
* If you ask every time and still do not get the business, your speech may need work.
Asking for the business is the #1 way to build momentum. I hope this will be the kick in the
butt you need to do it!
PS: In the spirit of asking, I have something to ask you. If you are a new speaker, my next cycle
of group coaching (Club Quick Start) is about to begin on March 17th. Join us? Here are the details
on this terrific program. http://www.speakerlauncher.com/quickstart.html
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Hey folks, finally I can present the Review of the first bra by SugarShape: The Dolce Vita.
Thanks a lot SugarShape for providing the bra!
My friend Eve bought the bra too, so another review will follow soon!
Facts first:
- SugarShape Dolce Vita padded bra, removable Push Up cussions
- Size 65/82,5 (read more about the sizing system here)
- style: Cups offer one horizontal and one vertical seam
- Bandlength: 50cm
- Bandlength streched: 66cm
- Wirelength: 23,5cm
- Width of one wires (measured in a horizontal line from the center gore): 12,0cm
- Width of one wire from end to end: 13,0cm
- Center gore: wires touch each other
- Straps: 20mm broad
- 3 hook clasp
The band:
Tight and firm.
I wear it with an extender (Underbust measurement very tight 68cm), you can purchase the matching extender in the SugarShape shop. It's very comfortable with the extender. I had to choose the 65 band because 70/82,5 isn't available. But I don't care, the extender doesn't bother me :)
Some pictures show that the band on the black Dolce Vita produces some weird drapes, but it doesn't do so on me. I don't know whether it's the style (laceprint) or whether it's me though ;)
The band is in the small sizes too very broad and reaches up very high under your arms. It's not uncomfortable but I wanted to note it. But it's perfect to not cut in your back! So great!
Dream come true!
The cups are cotton lined, so they are really comfortable on your skin. The outer fabric is soft and smooth, the lace is a really great print. It does look even nicer in real life. You can't see the lace through a shirt.
Are rather wide, 20mm, even in the smaller sizes. It looked very strange to me at first, but they are really comfortable, I was very surprised!
And once worn they don't look enormous anymore, even on a small bra.
I hope there will be smaller straps on future styles (and the SugarShape Sisters normally listen to their customers ;) ) though, so you can wear the bra with a top with thin straps. This is definitely not a summer bra for me, because I always wear tops with thinner straps ;)
Somehow different than most british bras I tried. If it's slightly too big the shape is a tiny bit pointy. You could compare it to the shape in Konrdas bras, but with a much better support and moooore push up. But really nice I think. wa-wa-woom!
If you insert the pads than it's really wa-wa-woom deluxe - it would be too much for me for a daily wear bra. Maybe for special occasions.
Very nice support due to the broad band. The cups are perfect for me and I could even wear it without straps (no, they are not removable)
Bra Charm:
I chose the cute key and I like it! It's not very prominent on the laceprint, but looks great on the black bra. Since I need a very small bra size the size of the charm is really sufficient, I guess it could look a bit tiny in bigger sizes.
I had the bra, a panty, an extender and a bra charm delivered. It all came well wrapped in pink paper and rose petals, aww!
And there was a Folder with washing instructions and more Infos, a handwritten (!) postcard and a picture of the black Dolce Vita.
with pads and vavavoom
Sir Isaac war eine große Hilfe. Wie immer.
The surprise of this year so far in my sizing range! Honestly I didn't think this bra would look this great on smaller breasts!
I didn't see a lot of SugarShape bras in bigger sizes though, so please share your experiences, I'm really interested!
I'm on the edge of my seat what else is to come.
At the moment they produce a Bikini for the summer *yeah* and you can vote for your favourite colours/design on the next balconnette bra by SugarShape here.
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A cat dies and goes to Heaven. Saint Peter meets him at the gates and says, "You have been a good cat all of these years. Anything you desire is yours - all you have to do is ask."
The cat says, "Well, I lived all my life with a poor family on a farm and had to sleep on hardwood floors."
Peter says, "Say no more." And instantly, a fluffy pillow appears.
A few days later, 6 mice are killed in a tragic accident and they go to Heaven. Peter meets them at the gate with the same offer that he made the cat.
The mice said, "All our lives we've had to run. Cats, dogs and even women with brooms have chased us. If we could each have a pair of roller skates, we wouldn't have to run anymore."
Peter says, "Say no more." And instantly, each mouse is fitted with a beautiful pair of tiny roller skates.
About a week later, Peter decides to check and see how the cat is doing. The cat is sound asleep on his new pillow. Peter gently wakes him and asks, "How are you doing? Are you happy here?"
The cat yawns and stretches and says, "Oh, I've never been happier in my life. And those Meals on Wheels you've been sending over are the best!"
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Modern Greece is blessed and at the same time "doomed" to be famous for its immense history, culture, contributions to the world, and the historical figures it has produced. This is why when the average person thinks of Greece their mind automatically goes either to its natural beauty or to contemplating its vibrant ancient history. On today's list however, we focus on the wonder and beauty of modern Greece and won't mention ancient Greece at all, which, trust us, wasn't easy.
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Never Wave with the Palm of Your Hand Open in Greece
There's a thing in Greece called moutza and it is one of the worst (if not the worst) insults in the country. Greeks are known for being loud, expressive people who don't miss a chance to show their emotions or how they feel, and so by inventing the moutza they have managed to literally say it all with a simple move of their palms.
The Greek National Basketball Team Were the Last to Defeat the US "Dream Team"
The US Basketball team suffered multiple losses at the 2002 FIBA World Championships and the 2004 Olympics where they finished sixth and third, respectively, and they made sure to send their very best players to the 2006 FIBA World Championships. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Chris Bosh, Kirk Hinrich, and Carmelo Anthony were smashing one team after another until they met the reigning European champions at the semifinals, Greece. In one of the best games in the history of the competition both teams showcased tremendous skill and talent with the Greek team shocking the world not just by winning but scoring over 100 points with the scoreboard reading Greece 101 – USA 95.
Greek Men Are the Eighth Tallest in the World
Despite the stereotypes that portray Greek men as usually short and hairy (this might be true, however, after all), according to a survey conducted by AskMen and thanks to the healthy Mediterranean diet and the mild weather, the country's male population has an average height above 5'10", which makes them the eighth tallest male population worldwide ahead of Ireland and the United States.
Greece Has Thousands of Islands
Even though Greece is only the ninety-seventh biggest country, with a total area of 131,957 km2 (50,949 square miles), it has more than three thousand islands and islets, of which only about 130 are inhabited, with a number of these being some of the most famous in the world. Among them Santorini has been named the most beautiful island in the world multiple times by various travel magazines, blogs, and TV channels including Lonely Planet, BBC, and CNN.
Greece Currently Has the Highest Unemployment Rate in the European Union
Among the member states of the EU Greece holds the record for the highest unemployment rate with 26.4% while Spain follows with about 24.5%. While the average unemployment rate for the EU is 11.5%, Greece is one of the four countries (Italy, Spain, and Portugal being the others) that have suffered the most from the worst economic crisis the EU has ever faced.


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A Rapid Response engineers cover hundreds of miles each week on emergency call outs and appliance repairs in Sussex. We visit Sussex towns and villages from Littlehampton to Eastbourne and from Crawley to Brighton and beyond. Much of our time is spent somewhere in between and we are never more than an hour or so away from any appliance in Sussex that needs repairing.
Customers sometimes ask us whether we get bored of being on the road, but the truth is we don't. Sussex is such a inspiring county with something for everyone – the fresh air and country lanes of the Downs, the drama of the sea, and the cosmopolitan vibe of Brighton & Hove. We never get tired of it, but we love coming home to Worthing at the end of a hard day fixing things.
A Rapid Response is a family business and Worthing is home to our family. The town has something from the best of all worlds, and a spirit of its own. This past weekend the worthy people of Worthing were out in force on the beach for the tenth annual Flingathon. The Flingathon commemorates the day in 1901 when cargo ship the SS Indiana collided with another boat and ran aground off Worthing. The Indiana shed its cargo of oranges and lemons, which were washed up onto the beach so today we townsfolk raise money for charity by paying for the privilege of flinging oranges and lemons back again.
In 2008 the rules of theFlingathon were modified to permit participants to use a wooden bat in commemoration of another wreck. In January of that year the Ice Prince had sunk off the Dorset coast, shedding thousands of tonnes of wood and creating a wood slick along Sussex beaches from Ferring to Hastings. Luckily the crew was rescued by coastguards and the environmental damage was not as bad as feared, so Worthing was able to keep its sense of humour.
The final tally has not yet been released, but this year's Flingathon was raising money for inspirational tennis player Lauren Jones, aged 16, who hopes to represent Great Britain at the London Paralympics. Go Lauren!
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This book uses intermedial theories to study collage and montage, tracing the transformation of visual collage into photomontage in the early avant-garde period. Magda Dragu distinguishes between the concepts of collage and montage, as defined across several media (fine arts, literature, music,…
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Fragmentation of the Photographic Image in the Digital Age challenges orthodoxies of photographic theory and practice. Beyond understanding the image as a static representation of reality, it shows photography as a linchpin of dynamic developments in augmented intelligence, neuroscience, critical…
Hardback – 2019-10-10
Routledge History of Photography
As the prototypical exemplar of modern visual technology, photography was once viewed as a way to enable vision to bypass imagination, producing more reliable representations of reality. But as an achievement of technological modernity, photography can also be seen as a way to realize a creation of…
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Heritage, Photography, and the Affective Past critically examines the production, consumption, and interpretation of photography across various heritage domains, from global image archives to the domestic arena of the family album. Through original ethnographic and archival research, the book…
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UCL Institute of Archaeology Critical Cultural Heritage Series
This book examines the photography's unique capacity to represent time with a degree of elasticity and abstraction. Part object-study, part cultural/philosophical history, it examines the medium's ability to capture and sometimes "defy" time, while also traveling as objects across time-and-space…
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Photographers and publishers of photographs enjoy a wide range of legal rights including freedom of expression and of publication. They have a right to create and publish photographs. They may invoke their intellectual, moral and property rights to protect and enforce their rights in their created…
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This edited collection explores the complex ways in which photography is used and interpreted: as a record of evidence, as a form of communication, as a means of social and political provocation, as a mode of surveillance, as a narrative of the self, and as an art form. What makes photographic…
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Journeys Exposed: Women's Writing, Photography and Mobility examines contemporary literature written by women that are all related to Italy in different ways. It argues that photography provides women with a means to expose aspects of their nomadic self and of others' mobile lives within and beyond…
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Routledge Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Literature
How are events turned into news pictures that define them for the audience? How do events become commodified into pictures that both capture them and reiterate the values of the agencies that sell them? This book looks at every stage of the production of news photographs as they move to and from…
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This book complements the more textually-based Bauhaus scholarship with a practice-oriented and creative interpretive method, which makes it possible to consider Bauhaus-related works in an unconventional light. Edit Toth argues that focusing on the functionalist approach of the Bauhaus has…
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This book delivers an in-depth analysis of Hercule Florence, who is virtually unknown despite being among the world's photographic pioneers. Based on the texts of various manuscripts, letters, diaries, notes, and advertisements, this book answers numerous questions surrounding Florence's work,…
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This book explores how popular photography influenced the representation of travel in Britain in the period from the Kodak-led emergence of compact cameras in 1888, to 1939. The book examines the implications of people's increasing familiarity with the language and possibilities of photography on…
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Category: 365 New Tunes (2018)
Listening to and sharing a new song every day in 2018.
Song 125: Dagny – That Feeling When
Artist: Dagny Song: That Feeling When Completely new to me as an artist this song is also quite new being released just a few days ago. She does have some… Read more
Song 124: Frank Turner – Little Changes
Artist: Frank Turner Song: Little Changes Newly released song. Prior to Arkells touring with Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls in North America a while back now and seeing him… Read more
Song 123: Monowhales – Take It Back
Artist: Monowhales Song: Take It Back Continuing on the BlackBox session trend this one is pretty different than some of the rest. A bit heavier than the others it still… Read more
Song 122: Danielle Duval – Whenever You Want It
Artist: Danielle Duval Song: Whenever You Want It Another random song from BlackBox Session which once again impressed me. I'd never heard of the artist before this song. A quick… Read more
Song 121: Vibe Tracks – Take You Home Tonight
Artist: Vibe Tracks Song: Take You Home Tonight As expected I missed a song from Tom's suggestion. Fortunately, he's on top of things and let me know. This song is… Read more
Song 120: Mansionair – Violet City
Artist: Mansionair Song: Violet City A brand new song by a band I've never heard of but was recommended on YouTube. It's probably not a song I'll find myself listening… Read more
Song 119: Carmanah – Get It Together
Artist: Carmanah Song: Get It Together Indie88 Black Box Sessions has been a source of some good tracks for this project and this song is no exception. I can't say… Read more
Song 118: Jean-Michel Blais – Forteresse
Artist: Jean- Michel Blais Song: Forteresse An Arts & Crafts suggestion on YouTube, this short little song is a quite a pretty instrumental bit of pleasure of the ears. It's… Read more
Song 117: Hop Along – How Simple
Artist: Hop Along Song: How Simple With the suggestions for Tom now covered this track is one which came on autoplay after one of the songs he suggested. I can't remember… Read more
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I study publishing, book marketing, and author "branding" to teach myself about the world of writing. Through a marketing newsletter I subscribe to, I came upon this blog post, "Paula Deen Blew It." Famous for her rich, Southern-style recipes, Paula is a mega-star cook with a TV show, magazine, cookbooks, and her own line of kitchen products.
Three years ago, she was diagnosed with diabetes. But she kept it private until she recently announced a spokesperson deal with a company that manufactures a diabetes drug. Paula is now, as they say, out of the closet. And the you-know-what has hit the fan.
The vultures are circling over the issue of whether she can survive the PR mess of having kept her diagnosis private for three years while continuing to promote food that many consider unhealthy.
Does a public figure give up all rights to privacy? When you become a "brand," do you cease to be a person? Must you then be free of errors or mistakes? What if the public feels, rightly or wrongly, that they've been duped? These are at the heart of the debate. (more…)


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post521031073592156203..comments2020-04-02T05:48:15.019-05:00Comments on Istoria Ministries Blog: Not Every Difficult Problem Has An Easy SolutionWade Burlesonhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-55313763594628284712007-03-17T00:37:00.000-05:002007-03-17T00:37:00.000-05:00Paige Patterson jumps the theological shark! -I ch...Paige Patterson jumps the theological shark!

-I challenge you to visit the SWBTS website and listen to PP's 03/08/07 chapel sermon. Listen carefully to his conclusion and exhortation to the seminarians and be afraid; be very firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-58946134161327946272007-03-16T11:10:00.000-05:002007-03-16T11:10:00.000-05:00I am a 1977 female graduate of SWBTS. It saddens m...I am a 1977 female graduate of SWBTS. It saddens me that the precious memories I have of those 2 1/2 years on The Hill will not be memories of current students in 2007. Jesus must be highly disasppointed in the self-serving attitudes of those in charge. I think of all the widow ladies and their widow's mites that are buying headstones for dogs! Mercy, Jesus have mercy on us. Genoa email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-83450329726472292122007-03-13T22:23:00.000-05:002007-03-13T22:23:00.000-05:00Anonymous,Your concern about the witness of the SB...Anonymous,

Your concern about the witness of the SBC is not shared by me, nor have I claimed to be concerned.

I am concerned with justice, treating people with respect, and honoring Christ.wadeburleson.orghttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-88520326941366543902007-03-12T13:49:00.000-05:002007-03-12T13:49:00.000-05:00If either side of this issue was really concerned ...If either side of this issue was really concerned about the witness of the SBC, they would not not continue to discuss this in the press. But discuss it in the press is exactly what they have done and will continue to do. Politics on both sides. Klouda could have filed gher lawsuit and sought redress and court (which I agree she should do) without dragging the name of the entire convention into the mud.

I don't think either side of this debate has clean hands when it comes to protecting the witness of the convention. None of the public discussion was needed. As soon as it became obvious that Paige Patterson wasn't going to talk - the obvious step was court. There was no need to bring this to the press.

It is time for folks on both sides to start showing a certain amount of decorum and concern for the greater cause of Christ.

By the way, Klouda was teaching more than languages. Go back and check her teaching schedule. Her exegesis courses on Old Testament books required standing over men and applying Scripture authoritatively. If that wasn't done, then her high marks as a teacher were undeserved.

Wade,
At least leave this one up for more than thirty minutes before you delete email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-3684194995241853422007-03-10T21:56:00.000-06:002007-03-10T21:56:00.000-06:00Jack Maddox,Yes, you did "get" what I was saying. ...Jack Maddox,

Yes, you did "get" what I was saying. However, I don't think it only help conservatives "grow" but will also help them be a little less persecutory.

No, I don't know Paige Patterson personally, but I did personally know some of the people he "fired."R. Grannemannhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-51330109066599673232007-03-10T01:41:00.000-06:002007-03-10T01:41:00.000-06:00This was a interesting observation made by 'Big Da...This was a interesting observation made by 'Big Daddy Weave"who is by the way,no friend to us spooky fundies, on another web site

"I did find it interesting that the lead attorney in Klouda's suit is Gary Richardson. Gary Richardson is Wade Burleson's personal friend and attorney."

WOW! Talk about quick to judge!

JRMJack Maddoxhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-31576899564521290692007-03-10T00:15:00.000-06:002007-03-10T00:15:00.000-06:00alyceeThanks for clarifying your position. You and...alycee

Thanks for clarifying your position. You and I certainly agree that God is the final arbitrator and judge.
Yes, I do believe that this has everything to do with PP"s view on the role of women in ministry. He is very clear on this and has a track record...he does not want women teaching in roles that he deems are pastoral in nature and deal with pastoral theology...to him the biblical languages have everything to do with exposition which is a pastoral function...so yes, from his perspective it is theological.

I do not know what bearing 124 comment has to do with the reality that this lawsuit is because of perceived mistreatment of a employee and the employee happens to be a woman...so yes, I do believe that this is what this is about.

Or maybe PP just does not like women...perhaps that is what it is...he is a genuine he man woman hater! : )

By the way..do you know PP and have you spoke with him concerning this issue?

I am also curious where you heard Ms. Klouda speak?

Debbie

If it is not theological then what is it pray tell?

JRMJack Maddoxhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-26555438592924028842007-03-10T00:00:00.000-06:002007-03-10T00:00:00.000-06:00JimI disagree...this is not about fairness in the ...Jim

I disagree...this is not about fairness in the workplace, this is about a theological position that a presiding President of a SBC seminary has taken on the issue of Women in Ministry. You may not agree with PP position, but it is his and he will answer to the convention for it. Whether you and I like it or not that it is the system we have. For you to disagree is fair and I realize that there is another position to hold...but trust me on this, With PP it is purely theology. However my comments were geared more to the hypocrisy of being told not to judge by folks who have been consumed with the judgment of PP.
As far as the suit...for me that also is a theological issue that Ms Klouda will have to work through and answer for...I am not her judge...however I do believe that John B and Rev have nailed it!

JRMJack Maddoxhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-67745900522115198262007-03-09T23:59:00.000-06:002007-03-09T23:59:00.000-06:00JRM-you misinterrupted my post. I found out about ...JRM-you misinterrupted my post.
I found out about this issue on blogs. I researched it myself.
I heard Mrs Klouda speak in her own words. I watched her as she spoke. I believed her. Have I made a final judgement, no. However, if all the charges listed in this civil action are true, it's sad nothing was done prior to this action-for it could have and should have been. I have confidence that God will sort it all out and I am completely confident in His judgements.

A disagreement over the role of women in ministry? Is that what you really think this is?
124 comments and this civil action is about women in ministry?Alyce Faulknerhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-41058040540033025962007-03-09T23:55:00.000-06:002007-03-09T23:55:00.000-06:00Jack: The facts speak for themselves. No, I would ...Jack: The facts speak for themselves. No, I would not concede that this is a theological issue.Debbie Kaufmanhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-43261533868074589742007-03-09T23:53:00.000-06:002007-03-09T23:53:00.000-06:00Jack - do you not agree that the same trustees hir...Jack - do you not agree that the same trustees hired Dr klouda, then allowed her to be fired. Who, if not the courts is she to go to for an impartial hearing?

The SWBTS trustees are strong loyalists of Dr Patterson - I daresay that most are hand picked.

It is my hope that cool heads prevail at the next trustee meeting, a good and fair offer is make to Dr Klouda and that she takes it - and a strong apology from Dr Patterson and the Trustees is included.

this is not about women teaching or pastoring - this is about fairness in the workplace.Jim Championhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-12726079570243587522007-03-09T23:52:00.000-06:002007-03-09T23:52:00.000-06:00r grannemannI really do not know what my comments ...r grannemann

I really do not know what my comments have to do with the Conservative Resurgence, but I am glad that you have taken the time to help me "Get it" I don't know what you want PP to "Get" I am sorry he still does not in your opinion "get it"...I did not know that the CR brought back dispensationalism...I did not know that it had left and gone anywhere...I did not know that this was even a issue...again, I guess I just don't "Get it"...as far as endorsing the republican party and a war...I thought that was G. Bush and he is a Methodist...I am glad you had a good trip to the Black Canyon and that it changed your life...I took a trip to Calvary and it changed mine..so I guess I "Get" that...as far as not making any sense...on the contrary...you are making perfect sense...basically you are saying that conservatives are back woods, 18th century Neanderthals that have hurt the cause of Christ because of our inability to understand science and modernity and our preoccupation with the republican party and war...we spend to much time attacking text books...that if we would simply take the time to learn that we need to come to grips with

"science… to understand "red shift", "microwave background radiation", "black body radiation" and "the death of stars."

That we would understand and then begin to grow.

That makes perfect sense to me! : )

by the way...do you know Paige Patterson?

JRMJack Maddoxhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-524184866310102302007-03-09T23:33:00.000-06:002007-03-09T23:33:00.000-06:00Debbie,How is it you come to te conclusion that PP...Debbie,

How is it you come to te conclusion that PP is the one who has wronged her? Please understand I am not defending him...I really do not know enough about it to make a "JUDGEMENT". Thats my point. We are quick to speak and quick to act like we are "In the Know" when in fact we all really do not know all that is involved.

WOuld you concede that this very well could be a theological issue? Maybe not one in which you agree but a theological issue none the less...and if so then is it prudent to have the courts decide theological issues for our SBC Institutions? Is that not what the trustee system is for? The Convention? Yet what we see in this forum and others are those like yourself that are so sure to assume that PP is the 'villan' when in fact there is no villain here...a serious impass and disagreement over the role of women in ministry...but n vilain.

JRMJack Maddoxhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-17226238294827372802007-03-09T23:20:00.000-06:002007-03-09T23:20:00.000-06:00It's all good, b.l.Much love, my friend =)It's all good, b.l.

Much love, my friend =)email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-48865980326894477632007-03-09T23:18:00.000-06:002007-03-09T23:18:00.000-06:00Consider the conditions Ross identifies and elabor...Consider the conditions Ross identifies and elaborates on:

(2). Make sure your actions in pursuing the lawsuit are consistent with Scripture.
*Is suing a fellow Christian consistent with Scripture?

(4). Count the cost.
*Is taking the case before the secular media and the secular courts honoring to God and/or furthering the Gospel?

(5). Weigh the importance of this matter in the light of eternity.
*Consider the effects of our sin, our selfishness, our division, our lack of grace towards each other, on unbelievers. Think about how our Lord prayed for our unity in John 17 so that the world might believe.

(7). Explore alternate methods to settle the matter quickly.
*Is there not a better way to handle this?

(8). Examine the attitude of your heart.Rev.https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-9958592466649145682007-03-09T23:16:00.000-06:002007-03-09T23:16:00.000-06:00John B.: You will have to clarify your post to me,...John B.: You will have to clarify your post to me, because frankly I didn't understand it.

I will say I agree with Strider and think that what he said is pretty easy to understand, at least for me.

I also say that while I am sad that Dr. Klouda had to take the route she did, I am quite comfortable with her decision. It wouldn't matter if I were or weren't, it's her decision to make, no one else's..... to write as if she was the one who is doing the wrong however is ludicrous. She was wronged by Paige Patterson, Paige Patterson is not the one wronged. He is the one who did the wrong.Debbie Kaufmanhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-75459006007901351532007-03-09T23:14:00.000-06:002007-03-09T23:14:00.000-06:00Jack Maddox,I once felt like I was on the Conserva...Jack Maddox,

I once felt like I was on the Conservative Resurgence side, but became disenchanted some years ago. Rather than being true evangelicalism, it became endorsement of the Republican Party and a war, American nationalism and science illiteracy. It became a denomination that didn't understand where the true threat lay. They fought off the people that could of helped them.

Oh yes, there was some critical analysis that went too far, and I'll actually give Dr. Patterson some credit for balancing some of that. But the CR brought back Dispensationalism which is just as destructive and in danger of confusing another generation. Or maybe I just grew too much in my appreciation of 20th century science to fit in anymore.

But from what you've written above, I see no indication that Dr. Patterson even yet "gets it" Sometimes I think I see some changes in him, but it just seems to come so very slow. Let me tell you what changed me. I stood on the rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison and it finally "clicked" how the canyon was made (you can see it right there, though most visitors probably miss it). I learned enough science to understand "red shift", "microwave background radiation", "black body radiation" and "the death of stars." Somebody in the CR needs to understand this so they can grow. You will never look at the world the same again, and this is NOT some liberal conspiracy (though some of our seminaries now seem to think so). The CR is simply living in the 18th century. I'm probably not making much sense, but I'm trying to tell you what is wrong with the whole SBC and why the whole USA ignores us - and probably should!

Baptists will never be the same, and we shouldn't be. It is often through pain that we grow. Maybe some good will come out of all this - even out of the lawsuit. I hope so. We have so very far to go.R. Grannemannhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-52039469722960436162007-03-09T23:11:00.000-06:002007-03-09T23:11:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Debbie Kaufmanhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-9196536825372517342007-03-09T22:01:00.000-06:002007-03-09T22:01:00.000-06:00In legal terms,there is no one at the head of a co...In legal terms,
there is no one at the head of a corporation, they are separate entities. if you sue a corporation you could bankrupt it but you couldn't bankrupt the president of that company unless you also sued him/her. for example Microsoft did you bad and you sue the pants off it--you would not bankrupt Bill Gates or take any money off him that's his. (the wonders of a corporation, it limits liability)

Lesson to be learned:
small companies are off-limits.
corporations are fair game with an ethical cause.

Ethical Causes: sueing for wages (unpaid ones)
 sueing for benefits
 sueing for illegal termination
 sueing for libel and slander
 etc.

take it how you firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-73522308986628502332007-03-09T21:57:00.000-06:002007-03-09T21:57:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-21532406725733902212007-03-09T21:27:00.000-06:002007-03-09T21:27:00.000-06:00"The disregard for this woman, her life, her caree..."The disregard for this woman, her life, her career, her family is totally repugnant to me-and that's only what I've heard in blog land, I'm not even talking about the chance that her lawsuit may be true.

the 'and thats only what I have heard in Blog land' speaks to my previous point concerning gossip, slander and innuendo

JRMJack Maddoxhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-62936405802978524592007-03-09T21:22:00.000-06:002007-03-09T21:22:00.000-06:00John BYou are dead on!JRMJohn B

You are dead on!

JRMJack Maddoxhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-34893093678924918692007-03-09T21:20:00.000-06:002007-03-09T21:20:00.000-06:00I read much about judgment on this thread...Wades ...I read much about judgment on this thread...Wades admonition to us all not to be to hasty to "judge" others. Many here doing their best to 'wiggle' scripture to obviously fit their own pre determined opinions on what constitutes 'legal' biblical suits, brothers against brothers...yet all the while the many of you JUDGE Dr. Paige Paterson. I have in the last months seen him scoffed at, belittled, his integrity called into question. He has been accused of everything from "Robert Tilton" type extravagance to impropriety in the burial of a family pet. He is chided, made fun of, slandered and attacked from every side...yet have any of you noticed that he has not one time attempted to defend himself. He has never spoken an unkind word concerning anyone in this whole sordid mess. I spent some time with him in personal conversation this pas week and assured him of my prayers and not one time did he speak in a unkind or unseemly way of anyone involved. In fact all he said was that 'well, there is certainly a lot hurt going around, and I share much of it" but never, and I mean never did he snipe at, attack or insinuate anything even remotely negative concerning any of his known or unknown attackers. I have it from a very reliable source that his wife is deeply concerned and worried about him...that he is deeply wounded by all of this. That he is not dealing with it as he was once able to. One said this concerning it all..."Paige was able to hold up when it was the moderates that attacked him, but now that it's coming from inside his own house...this is the most hurtful thing" But hey, what does this matter to those of you who are so slow to judge yet you have already assured yourselves and are quick to tell others about the 'sin' and 'guilt' of one Paige Patterson. I mean it's obvious you all know so much about all of this going on don't you? I mean you get your information from Blogs. Blogs being the great source of Christian truth and virtue that we all love and appreciate.

Let me as you all a some questions.

1) Do you know Paige Patterson? Have you spoken to him personally about this whole issue? Have you taken your complaints about him to him personally? Do you know his heart? Is he an evil man? Is he a saint? What motivates his service? Do you know? Have you asked him? Have you prayed for him? Have you taken joy when he has been accused of being everything from a 'Nazi' to a 'racist' to a 'money grubber'
Those who are quick to speak of the alleged injustices to others while quickly committing the injustice of gossip, back biting and slander have a hard time convincing me of my need not to judge (I am not referring to Wade's post, however it's timing is very telling and curious to many)when all they have done is cast their stones at a brother who they really know very little about.

Let me sum up by saying that I am not blindly defending Dr. Patterson. I do not agree with him on every issue he champions. He has not always done the right thing...he has obviously made everything from mistakes to gross errors of judgment. Sounds like he might just be a fallen creature redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus. Nothing more and nothing less. His contributions to 20th century theology and orthodoxy will hold their own merit in years to come, of this I am sure. But behind the myth and the persona which is Paige Patterson there is a man...just a simple man...Who loves Jesus, loves the church, loves preachers and people...and even loves those of you who are so quick to...dare I say it...

"JUDGE"

just one example: Steve A says

"Even if the SBC were to demand that Dr. Patterson set things right, the testimony of his life leads me to assume he'd refuse to do so."

The testimony of his life??? My Lord man!!!! What know you of this mans life? Of his heart? Of hs person?
This is shameful...and I mean it...shame on you Steve A...and shame on us all for judgeing Paige, Ben, Wade or anyone else as if our judgement or opinion matters

I pray all of this comes to an end soon. I fear only darker days loom ahead for our SBC.

JRMJack Maddoxhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-19827847948082074232007-03-09T19:48:00.000-06:002007-03-09T19:48:00.000-06:00We are not to leave our civil responsibilities and...We are not to leave our civil responsibilities and rights behind once we become believers. Paul didn't plea to the Sanhedrin to get to go to Rome to have his caqse heard. Christ backs up our involvement in gov't issues/ practices when he has us look at the imageon a coin, in this layman's opinion. Besides, I do feel God's hand led to the creation of this country and its legal protections.

The lady who lost her job due to sinful demands by her boss should definitely have sued, Klouda and those mistreated like her should seek civil justicem and if the lady I brought up asks my opinion, I'll back her suit up as well.

None of us are seriously asking Dr. Klouda's daughter and husband to wait until the SBC meets, are we? Even if the SBC were to demand that Dr. Patterson set things right, the testimony of his life leads me to assume he'd refuse to do so.Steve Ahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-75274791879368600392007-03-09T18:58:00.000-06:002007-03-09T18:58:00.000-06:00Random thought: I wonder what effect it would have...Random thought: I wonder what effect it would have on this comment string, if critical comments, relative to the lawsuit, were limited to those people who had actually helped Dr. Klouda in the difficulties brought about by her treatment at SWBTS.....Bob Clevelandhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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