The Land of Grimney - The Illustrated Adventures of Cora Pearl, aged 12

Well I cannot blame him as you are stunning

*smiles at Philomena*

But I shall be replacing him soon but not just yet!

I have never met a mermaid before - are you one of a kind?

*smiles whilst looking at the portrait of Philomena in the corner*

I am half mermaid and half human actually. No, there are hundreds of thousands of us in the Dudrassa Sea and my Grandmother is Queen of them all... She is rather angry at me fir the moment, doesn't approve of Kalvos.

*She sighs.*

She would if she got to know him. He is so handsome.

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Grandmothers and mothers only want the best I guess?

Perhaps if Kalvos did something special for her birthday then that might get him into her good books?

worth a try

Well it's late, Tanith and I must get back to Bumblecrack's because Vanyon won't lock up!

thank you so much for your hospitality!

Yes and thanks for the job offer

see you again soon


*follows SMacca out onto the Majestic dragon and flies away into the distance*

Safe journey!

*Philomena waves them goodbye her smile fades and she bursts into tears.*

Oh Kerdisha, Kerdisha my dear friend.

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*Arabella looks round the empty bar and sighs.*

Don't worry little Duchess, I am sure your mummy will be home soon.*

*She frowns and kisses Karina who is in her arms.*

My poor Lady Princess just needs to clear her mind of grief... And be away from humans. Not you little one, I am sure she misses you...

*The elf bites her lip.*

In her heart, you are a mermaid not a human. I know she feels.... Well whatever she says at the moment is confused by grief. She will be back. Soon.

Lady Philomena is still not home? Where did she go Arabella?

*Elios looks troubled.*

She won't speak to Dravenore or me... I think she blames us for Kerdisha.

*He shakes his head.*

I was too hasty with my tongue.

You were too hasty and you made things worse but it was those thuggish militia goons that killed her.

*Arabella cuddles Karina.*

Philomena has gone... To visit friends.

*She blushes.*

My lady wishes to be away from humans. All humans.... She left Karina with me. Although I said she should not leave her so long.

No need to pout Arabella, I am back now. See Karina didn't need me here in the slightest.

*She avoids looking at Elios.*

Karina should be in bed.

It looks quiet out there, no fog at least. The stars shine very bright tonight.

*She smiles wanly at Arabella.*

Take Karina to bed and go to bed yourself. I shall stay and comb my hair by the fire... I find it too hard to sleep.

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