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

If you cared about Karina, if you loved her like I do then you would understand... Yes, you would stand back and do nothing while Darl beats me and forces himself on me because nothing else will keep her safe. Besides, it doesn't matter who her father is, neither you or Kalvos were around enough for her to ever recognise you. She is mine and that is what matters...

*She wipes the tears from her face*

Anyway. You're not thinking about us, you are thinking about how you can manipulate me into giving you power... even if you were thinking of us, does that justify the way you have just manhandled me?

*Philomena looks at Vortigern sadly*

I thought you were different...

*She stands up*

I should return to Regar, he needs me. You should leave at dawn, go to the mountains and sit out this war.

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*Philomena watches Vortigern for a moment then dives into the lake. She resurfaces near the shore where Hawk stands, carrying six large fish and hands them to the knight.*

Dinner... Gut these and cook them.

*She kneels down beside Regar and strokes his face*

How are you doing my friend?

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*Philomena runs up and pulls Hawk's arm violently causing the bolt to shoot in the air*

What the hell do you think you are doing? Who gave orders to murder Vortigern? If my husband wishes him dead then he should be brave enough to do if himself.

*She shakes with anger*

And to shoot him in the back rather than face him in a duel.. tell me, are all Kanarans such cowards?

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I understand love and jealousy, what I don't understand is why Hawk thinks that he has any justification for cold blooded murder. If Darl had reason to believe Vortigern was a rival, then I would think a man of his skill and honour would fight Vortigern himself.

*She looks angrily at Hawk*

Rash and unjustified. Vortigern and I did nothing but talk. You must remember that he is my bodyguard and confidant. We went to the island to speak alone because he had some concerns about returning to Stormrock that he wished to convey privately. We had quite a disagreement and I do not know if he intends to return, but he had the decency not to cause a fuss in front of you soldiers as he knew it would embarrass me.

*Her beautiful eyes fix on Hawk's and she moves closer to him*

Perhaps your mind leapt to a more scandalous conclusion because you are projecting your desires on his actions? You are imagining things that you want to do yourself.

*Philomena smiles as Hawk turns red with embarrassment. She presses her body against him and whispers in his ear. He cannot resist sniffing her soft golden hair.*

Don't worry, I know you look but don't touch... Darl won't hear of it.

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