I know I've been absent most of the summer and I'm sorry. Life and work kept me preoccupied and it's only now that I have most of my problems and projects behind me. I honestly don't see this kind of delay happening again any time soon but I have learned to 'never say never.' There are a few loose ends to tie up then I will be hard at work on the next chapter.

You were probably expecting a bit more from the conclave itself. They still don't know how they're going to tackle that big brute. But I couldn't fit it all in this chapter and I didn't want to wait any longer so I'll work in those details as I go in following episodes.

Stay cool, autumn's coming!