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Post by GravityEmblem on Aug 18, 2021 7:00:22 GMT -8
"I...I followed them," she stammers. "They were talking about heading for Sealand, then my husband saw me. The Countess...the countess said I was a witness, and should be eliminated. He tried to protest, but she..." She coughs.
Her mother, Countess Kartop, pulls her into a hug. "It's ok, darling. You're safe..."
"And 'Countess Cryfold,' if that's even her real name, is in for a world of pain!" Countess Trunt adds.
King Leonard nods. "We'll catch those treasonous nobles if it empties the royal coffers! I swear to it! Now, Sealand is under your jurisdiction, Duke..."
Duke Tormenton bows. "Ah, but this is a royal matter, is it not? And thus, it should be handled by the King, himself--that is, his army? Just a thousand troops or so would be enough to bolster my own soldiers in tracking down these traitors..."
(Meine mutters something that sounds vaguely like "smarmy bastard...")
The King scratches his beard. "Hmm. That's quite a few troops..."
"A small price to pay for their heads, is it not, my lord?" Miss Serpentine suggests.
"...yes. Right as usual, Miss Serpentine. Call for the scribe! I will make the order!"
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Post by Daos on Aug 18, 2021 13:58:17 GMT -8
Daos listens carefully to what Countess Lenkinshire says, and perhaps more importantly, how she says it.
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Insight (to determine if she's being honest) DGM3bqlI1d20+6 1d20+6
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Post by GravityEmblem on Aug 19, 2021 7:04:00 GMT -8
The fear, concern, heartbreak, and shock in the Countess' voice are all genuine--Daos is sure of it.
"You four may rest here tonight, before returning to your counties in the morning," says Miss Serpentine. "And as for you, Duke Tormenton, it would be best if the army you speak of are to escort you back home."
"Of course, my lady," he says with a bow. "I shall return to my quarters, for now." He exits the room, as do Countess Kartop and her children. Only Daos, Selena, Meine, and the King remain.
"I would suggest that you and your minotaur friend accompany the Duke," Serpentine says to Daos.
"Of course," adds the King.
"And I'm coming, too," Meine says resolutely.
"Of course--wait, what?!" the King sputters.
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Post by Daos on Aug 19, 2021 13:09:16 GMT -8
Daos gives a side-glance at Meine, which seems to communicate the question, 'You haven't told him yet?' silently. For now, he keeps his peace, not wanting to intervene unless it looked like Meine couldn't handle the conversation on her own.
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Post by Igordragonian on Aug 20, 2021 6:41:12 GMT -8
"I...." the blood stained barbarian stutter But the adventures.. the smell of the blood... it forged him. "Yes. I never felt at home. I cant stand the constant challenges and judgment. I... yes! I did hoped! For my freedom!'
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Post by GravityEmblem on Aug 20, 2021 9:36:23 GMT -8
Daos:
"You know I've wanted to leave home for a while, dad," Meine says.
"I didn't say you could!"
"You said you'd consider it!"
"I considered it, and I decided 'no!'"
(Miss Serpentine sits down on the bed and starts humming to herself)
"What is this about, anyway? You have an heir, and two spares with no interest in ruling!"
"I love you, Meine! I don't want you to get hurt," cries the king, who seems a bit closer to tears than he would've liked. Meine seems a bit caught off guard by this.
"Look, I...can handle myself, all right? Besides, I'll have a whole army to protect me. And the adventurers."
Qurrak:
Thssul smiles. "Well. Consider yourself free. I will tell my sister you said hi," he says as he walks away.
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Post by Daos on Aug 20, 2021 14:02:57 GMT -8
"For what it's worth, your majesty, you have my word that I will do everything I can to keep her safe, even at the cost of my own life," Daos promises.
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Post by GravityEmblem on Aug 22, 2021 9:58:12 GMT -8
The King glares at Daos, then Meine, then Daos again. He sighs deeply.
"...fine. But if she so much looses a finger, I will have your head," he declares.
"If he upholds his oath, it will not come to that, one way or another," Miss Serpentine says. "Come, let us leave him. He will need his rest in the morning," she adds, ushering off the King and Princess.
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Post by Igordragonian on Aug 26, 2021 14:38:28 GMT -8
Qurrak roar happily. "Say, I wish happiness and thousand offsprings and glories!" He just run around roar happily, hug and lift random people, until he tire down. And look... confused. ",But what now?"
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Post by GravityEmblem on Aug 26, 2021 15:36:58 GMT -8
"Er...what did you have in mind?" one of the random people asks.
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Post by Igordragonian on Aug 30, 2021 3:44:36 GMT -8
Qurrak blinked. "I guess I'll venture and learn the lands, and I'll help those I dim worthy of my help?" Unsure.
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Post by GravityEmblem on Aug 30, 2021 4:03:35 GMT -8
"Well, good luck with that," the random person says. "Actually, if you're heading to Deppsburg, by any chance..."
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Post by Igordragonian on Aug 30, 2021 5:15:19 GMT -8
"Yes?" Qurrak ask readily
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Post by GravityEmblem on Aug 30, 2021 14:08:31 GMT -8
"Yes?" Qurrak ask readily "It's my sister, you see. Valerie, her name is," the stranger explains. "She lives in Deppsburg, but she's not been return my letters. I worry for her, but am far too afra--far too busy to make a trip there. Could you, just...check in on her?"
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Post by Igordragonian on Aug 31, 2021 9:10:35 GMT -8
Qurrak shrug. "Sure. What is your name human? How does Valerie looks like? Where is she supposed to reside?'
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