Hmmm...interesting, certainly. The abruptness of Elli's departure indicates a rather large chip...still, she should have been nicer to poor Jack :-(. I'm eager for more.

Well, there's some explained and yet more made mysterious. Nice balance generally, though the ending is a little jarring. I expect it wouldn't be quite as much with more to go on to, and at least it does make one want to read more.

Morality's what he's missing isn't it, dear...

Heh. Wonder where this is going... looks like it's getting interesting and, maybe, a little political.

Well, I remain confused. Of course, that makes me interested, which is good for you. Then again I expected nothing less of one of your fabulous stories.

:D

Kudos on the excellent chapter and much thanks and love for the speedy updates and the sharing of your gift.

I'm confused. Elli seemed nice during the conversation, but what happened in the last two paragraphs? Not so nice anymore.
I still don't know where you are taking us with this story. But I can say I like it, and can't wait to read the next chapter. Maybe then things are starting to make more sense
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