Part 1

[Dynamax]

Elias sighs. "I know how you feel though, I honestly do."

"Oh let's not get all glummy, not when we can get all chummy." Phillipe says strongly, trying to get them out of the mood.

"Oh Good Gods that was bad." Elias says.

"I'm serious, let's all relax and take a load off then before those somber looks get stuck on your faces." Phillipe suggests. "You got my back right Aikou, Lakyri?"

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"But why do they have to be killed?" Rowena couldn't take the thought of the Gelgath's fates and went to go see her Father.

King Ildor sat on his throne and let out a sigh. "We've been over this. They killed our people. As King I cannot ignore this. It has nothing to do with your mother. I avenged her personally already."

"But Father this will only make Kurak more hostile, these attacks will grow worse." Rowena says.

"Then I will end him too should he make such poor choices." Ildor says.

"It's not his poor choices I'm worried about." Rowena says.

"Not this again. I wish you and your sister wouldn't be so cold with Adona." Ildor says.

"You seem blind when it comes to her Father. I worry...." Rowena sees her Dad's glares and stops.

"You may leave Rowena." Ildor says, dismissing her.

[Inkshade]

Lakyri grins "He's right, corny, but right."

Airou smiles and moves to the window. he holds out his hand to Vanora to help her through the window.

Vanora stands, and jumps down through the window by herself, leaving Arou with a shocked and near horrified look on his face "What?"

"Y-you could have fallen!"

Lakyri flips through after her "She's getting as acrobatic as me." she winks at her brother.

Airou steps through and hangs his head. "This is just what I need..."

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Osiron passes down a hallway and sees Rowena coming, looking rather down. He stops and bows his head slightly to her. "Now there's something wrong here." he says "What on earth could cause the lovely Princess Rowena to seem so sad, on such a beautiful day?" he says out loud, as if asking himself, but adressing her.

[Dynamax]

"You try keeping up with her, it's almost as bad as catching up to her." Phillipe says before jumping down himself. He almost falls over when he lands but it's hard to tell if is intentional or not.

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"Father is executing Gelgath for the sole purpose of enraging Kurak. They are criminals to be sure but he could simply place them in slavery and have them work it off." Rowena disliked the notion of slavery but it'd at elast mean they'd live. "He's not listening to me."

[Inkshade]

"I can imagine." Airou says

Vanora laughs at Phillipe, both his comment and his action.

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Osiron nods "Ah, I see. He is likely worried they would revolt though if he made them slaves. Even if he were to separate them, that's dangerous because they might gain more followers than they have now." he tries to explain "There are some times, when you can't save them all Princess, and I commend you for your appreciation of life. But you mustn't let the inevitable get you down. In truth, I would bet many of them would prefer death to slavery." he says and takes her hand and kisses the back of it "You have a large heart Princess, I fear all you can do in this situation is hope your prayers for the creatures pays off." he says and smile at her.

[Dynamax]

"If it were just that though I may be at peace, but he's left Vadris in charge of it. Plus it was implied the choice was at the Queen's behest." Rowena says. "Sometimes I fear the rumors are right, that's we're slipping into darkness."

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"Well then how do we calm down, relax...and evade the annoyed glances of a armored battalion?" Phillipe asks.

"It's not their glare you need fear." Anastasia says. "Milady, is there anything you wish to do?"

[Inkshade]

"Come now, that's no way to talk." Osiron says "Darkness is no more dangerous than light. It's a matter of balance. The Queen likely is using the same logic I mentioned before. Is it suddenly a decision of ill intent because it was hers?" he asks

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"There are many things I'd like to do, but you won't let me. So let's just go for a walk." Vanora says.

[Dynamax]

"Not for lack of trying in all honesty." Anastasia says. "I have pitched the possibly of letting you through as an envoy for whoever is there with my guard by your Father is worried, and I am bound to my duty."

"It's not like we can't actually do things, we just can't go exploring the crack in the wall." Elias says.

"Be that as it may we can make the most of this walk by just letting all the stress out and relaxing." Phillipe says. "It's really not good for you Vanora. "You need to keep that smile on you for when you meet your brother again."

"He doesn't quit does he?" Elias remarks.

"I think you'd know by now that's a no, I never quit...I just take naps." Phillipe says.

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"It's how she does it. She plays up on father's emotions, especially when it involves Mother's death." Rowana frowns. "If the Gelgath king was responsible then the price has been repaid. These men are not being killed for their crimes. They're being killed in my mother's name. She'd never want that."

[Inkshade]

Osiron looks at her "Would it ease your heart at all if I attempted to buy a few of them? Your father and I are old friends, I would think that I could manage to obtain a few."

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"Phillipe is right...I'd like to just relax." Vanora says.

[Dynamax]

"Alright then." Anastasia says.

"So what else is new other than this?" Elias asks awkwardly, trying to drum up conversation.

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"That...would be something..." Rowena says. "I...I hate this Osiron. Dad wasn't always this bad. I mean I know about the war of succession between my late aunt, uncle and him but...he wasn't like this with Mother." Rowena then hugs him and cries. "I'm so scared something else is going to happen."

[Inkshade]

"Not much." Vanora says.

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Osiron is a little taken of guard. he pats her "Now now...Nothing is going to happen. Calm down, you're making things worse than they are." he says "What you need is some air, and to relax. I'm leaving tomorow and I don't want to leave with you so down."

[Dynamax]

"Really, well I think I mastered a new spell. I can finally cause a sword to become shrouded in fire...without harming the wielder." Elias says , slightly embarrassed by the admission.

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"forgive me, his eyes....they just scared me. He looked at me so angrily when I made my request...." Rowena frowns.

[Inkshade]

"Well, he loves your stepmother. And I would imagine that he is saddened that the three most important women in his life don't all get along. It must be stressful, after all." Osiron says "It would be much like if you were to bring home a man you loved, but your father didn't get along with him."

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Vanora smiles "Really? I'd like to see that." she says "I love watching your magic."

Airou nods "I'd like to see that too...fire that doesn't burn you..." he grumbles

"You're just grupmy because you burnt your eyebrows off trying to do that once with oil!" Lakyri smirks

[Dynamax]

"I guess I can see your point, but I still don't feel at ease with it." Rowena says. "Not that I have anyone...yet." She sighs. "Thank you. i think what had me going was hearing this from Vadris as he was pushing Uncle Desmond around again."

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"Not in here, haven't mastered the volume of the flame. Outside is less flammable but I'd be glad to show you." Elias says. "My polearm's rather dangerous with it. Kind of like a fiery wind at that point."

"Hmmm....my beloved longsword on fire." Phillipe thinks. "No, wouldn't do it, not elegant enough. Unless it would be blue flame?"

"Working on mastering normal fire first." Elias says.

[Inkshade]

Vanora smiles "Well, then let's go outside and see this magic."

Lakyri grins and starts doing cartwheels instead of walking.

"If it doesn't burn then why would it matter where we are?" Airou asks

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"Ahh, see I knew there was another element to this." Osiron smiles "Desmond is strong, and Vadris can be a bit full of himself with their situation." he sighs "No matter, do try to see some light through your troubles. I've been here a week now and the only time I've seen you smile you have been in your garden. You mustn't burden yourself with sorrows. Perhaps a trip away would help you ease your mind? when was the last time you went away from the castle?"

[Dynamax]

"It doesn't burn the wielder...it burns everything else like a flame should." Elias says. "Aside from a rudimentary torch what would be the point to do so with a weapon then?"

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"Eight months I think." Rowena says.

"Eight months, 13 days." Walking up was the elder princes Gloriana.

"Glory." Rowena smiles.

"I heard you argued with Father, that's more my thing." Gloriana says, bowing. "Lord Orison."

Behind Gloriana was her friend and handmaiden, Janindra. "Hello Milord, Milady." She says as she bows.

"Oh stop that Janindra, you're family." Rowena says.