Where did that come from??

Thanks, it kinda got away from me there. I wish I could have just sat down and wrote for a day or two but RL doesn't like it when I do that.

and CG, yes Gidd's totally messing with Fina. I half expect him to get questioning looks from Kriv and Union(well he would if he could), or a crack from Tal or Jinn... assuming he doesn't bust out laughing first as he's a foot & a half shorter than the women and the others are more than half again his size.

So we have GMT x2(UK), -3:30(Newfoundland), -6(Central), -8 (Pacific)... CG what time zone are you in?

Definitely closer to classical than blues from the two examples you gave. =) Glad you guys love your characters. I suspect I will love Fina just as much as I love my many others. XD She does take some things quite literally because she only has had a few years amongst other people to learn jokes/sarcasm/exaggerations, so she and Union actually share something in common there.

I'm in Colorado, so... mountain time? I think? I am awful with time zones.

Yup, you're mountain time (-7). So, technically, if the world does end on December 21st this year, I'll be the last to die

Well that's cheery. XD

Unless one of us escapes to an alternate dimension or out of space.

Is it just me or do the female names of this group sound like a cocktail? "Tal Jinn Fina"

I'd try one?

Tal Jinn Fina (Tall Gin-FINA) aka the Gin Diver.

Originated in celebratory parties for FINA, la Fédération Internationale de Natation; the international governing body of swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and open water swimming.

You start with a tall glass of water drop a shot of gin in and slug it back before the shot hits bottom. Repeat. Whoever can keep their head above water the longest wins.

I will likely be unavailable tomorrow. Given that my wife is being induced in the morning I imagine that it'll be a busy day.

Cheers!

Pre-emptive congratulations!