Isard's Grip - Chapter 4 Part 1

At this rate, I might be finished this story sometime just before my fortieth birthday!

Again, if you wish to refresh your memory or you missed a bit or you're new here and want to find out how we got to this point, all the parts posted can be found here: http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=athersgeo&keyword=Isard&filter=all

( Isard's Grip - Chapter 4, Pt 1 )