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

'Meadow glances round nervously to make sure her beloved Morton isn't there>
Oh alright I'll come and sit in the corner with you
'Meadow is oblivious to the struggle going on because her head is in the clouds as usual'

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Sire... without a trial, without evidence we cannot know for certain he is guilty.

*Nazik smiles and takes her to a cozy table. He pulls her chair out and sits in the seat next to her; very close in proximity. He leans forward and speaks softly within inches from her face with his hand on her knee.

The battle begins. Will it be the unloyal clams or the ones who love deeply who win; time will only tell.

*Nazik backs from her face hoping she understood his implication concerning her love wasted on Morty that should be given to Nazik parallels the battle for Philomena's human/mermaid life.

The Princess is lost, my dear. We must find her on our own. Shhh don't scream. I know you are worried but we must work discretely or the knights will interfere. The Waterkin will kill any humans that attempt to cross their land. You and I must rescue Philomena and Kalvos.

Not again! I seem to spend all my time rescuing those two these days. So what shall we say? We're going out for a stroll? And what about Elios, should we tell him what we're doing?

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*Carados turns to see his trusted Elios. He considers his statement.

Elios, my faithful, I know it is hard to accept disloyalty from a fellow knight but Styer has left the throne for the High Council. He has been working as their assassin. There are multiple witnesses; that are still alive.

*Carados turns to Styer who is gasping for air. He releases his force just enough to allow for communication.

Styer, you have made a grave decision to betray the throne for the High Council. Now you make it right. Tell me of my daughter's fate and I will release you without harm and Elios will see to your fair trial.

*Nazik laughs gently and stares into Meadow's eyes.

Elios is loyal and trustworthy. If we can draw his attention without Carados or any other human, then we would have an advantage. Her rescue will not come easily. Maybe we should wait until they finish questioning Styer and focus on us for a moment.

*Nazik takes her hand.

So, you want to go for a stroll with me?

My Lord. It won't bring her back. He is so badly beaten he couldn't speak if he wanted to.

Elios, until I see her without life, I will never stop searching. They threw me into the Dudressa and assumed I was gone forever. Little did they know that my beloved saved me. Now, I refuse to believe my daughter is dead with only a trace of blood, hair, and a shoe. My Philomena is quite the fighter and very intelligent. If anyone can survive, she can.

*Carados pushes on Styer.

Speak, tell me where she has been taken.

*Styer moans. Blood begins to drip out of his nose onto the table. His body begins to slightly convulse. Carados refuses to release him.

*Esper appears next to Carados and whispers

Duke, we have intelligence to the location of the High Council. If we move now, we should be able to secure at least one member.

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Esper Rakkaus
Spirit of the Trees

And what if he doesn't know? What if he is not an assassin? You cannot kill a man merely on suspicion.