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

Hello Sweeney darling. They came, they asked questions and they've gone. It will all be fine, I promise. You know Kalvos and I would never let anything happen to you.

*She puts her arm around his shoulder.*

Why don't you sit down and I'll pour you a dewberry juice. Remember, nothing happened to Kerdisha... she left to find her husband, Nothing happened to those two soldiers, they left the tavern and were probably eaten by neathlin. Just remember that and you'll not end up in prison.

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My crime? What am I guilty of? They killed Kerdisha for no reason and probably would have killed the rest of us too! The knights were there and they defended us, they acted within the law but if the militia find out it could cause a civil war. No-one will be safe, the militia will use it as an excuse to eradicate all the non-humans... like you and me and your mama. So remember, the soldiers came and they left...

*She pours him a dewberry juice and kisses him on the cheek.*

I know you are brave and will do this for me.

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Kalvos protected you, didn't he? Kalvos and I are one.

*She smiles.*

I don't expect you to fight, I expect you to keep quiet and prevent the death of thousands. Lying is wrong but so is telling tales.

I'll bring your supper to you in bed.

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I'm surprised you didn't suggest blaming Vortigern, as you always hated him. They think it might be him anyway.

*She sighs.*

I know you are trying to help. Tensions between the Queen's Elite and the Militia are already high, it is better if the neathlin get the blame. Anyway, it will all be fine. There's no proof, as if those two horses in the stables would belong to murdered men! We're not completely stupid in the mire, although it was unfortunately Lorcan left his horses here. We don't want people suspecting we are friends now do we?

*Philomena picks up the baby.*

Do you want to hold Karina? I think she looks like Kalvos, don't you?

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Personally I think the baby looks like me. It's got a very high forehead. It must be very intelligent. Or does it look like Vortigern?

*He nods and sips his dewberry juice*.

I think we could blame him. Yes! That's a very good idea Phil. I forgot about him, mind you that's because he isn't worth remembering.

She doesn't look anything like you! She looks incredibly human, apart from when she has her tail in the bath.

*She blushes deeply.*

You don't really think she looks like Vortigern? I am sure that...

*The mermaid shakes her head.*

I think they are already blaming Vortigern but I wouldn't want to blame him. I don't understand why you hate Vortigern so much, but at least you seem to be getting on with Kalvos better. He does care about you too. You'll be like brothers whenwe're married.

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