I am about a third to a half finished with my next story, which will be _The Angel of Haven_. Here are a couple of excerpts:

"I don't like the fact that Mannequin keeps hanging around here," said Blackpool, scowling through his mask.

"When Mannequin stares into the Abyss," said Aaron, sagely, "the Abyss quickly looks away, mumbling excuses about how it has something important to do elsewhere."

And:

"Why is she even here?" said CornFed, obviously not happy about the empowered woman's presence.

"Only two people have ever beaten the Caspian Sea Monster in single combat," said Melody, indicating a direction with a nod. "They're over there, talking."

CornFed, puzzled, looked in the indicated direction, and saw the reporter was referring to Lady Dragon and Aaron. Who were having a quiet and very serious conversation.

"Oh..." said CornFed, weakly.