Through the Living Hope

“Things are fine on the bridge at least.”

She felt the threads within her urging her to find it. She was reluctant to leave Aela, but… if this really was what was left of Mirth, she was going to trust her. She stealthily went behind Rage.

“Hm.” She went back to shelving.

“And I didn’t?”

She shrank away where she hid.

“Why would you have any reason to believe life was different?”

She hid behind something.

@SpiritOfWrath They waited about ten minutes, then she started trying to pull Aela back.

“Yeh, ah know.” “Then why do you need someone else?”

“‘E’s plannin’ teh marry ‘er, then somethin’ like divorcin’ ‘er.”

“To Taylor?”

His eyes widened a bit and he sat up.

“That you think I’m wrong?” “H-heh?”

“Hm.” Komat slept on his mattress in the hostel.

The king didn’t see. She belly laughed. “Girl, I think you’ve found some faulty Clears because there’s no way that’s true.”

As he left, he could have seen the king motion to Cossie and Yora, who jumped off the throne happily and left the room with him, each grasping one of his arms. “Very well, sir.”

“Of course. My guard staff will hear the news, and you’ll be uncontested on entering my grounds- of course, your previous reputation still precedes you.” The guard looked concerned. “Should I call medic for you?” “Really? What did they tell you?”

A guard rushed to his side. “Sir? Are you alright?” “If that is your wish, as heir to the throne, you may make it so.” She blinked. “And you got confirmation? That everything’s normal?”

“Now then-“ he rose once more, causing more annoyance for Cossie and Yora, “-we’ve much to discuss! Your lodgings, for one thing- you certainly have enough, but if you’re to be prince, well…”

“Hmm…” he stroked his chin. “Likely in about a week. Don’t want to keep you waiting, but don’t want to rush it. Weddings are of a very delicate nature.” “Yes, yes, I suppose.”

“Of course!” He waved a hand up, jostling Cossie a bit, but she didn’t seem to mind. “Only the best rewards for my daughter and loyal men.” “You were not unfavored, Rex. Your family will be payed a handsome sum tomorrow as a show of my favor on you and your mother.”

“Then why do you need a second opinion?” “Any second now, probably,” Cossie said. As if on cue, the king returned, and both girls brightened, making room for him between them. As he sat, he wrapped an arm around each of them and they leaned into him. Yora put her head on his chest and Cossie rubbed his arm. “Chase, I must say I am disappointed.” ”What? My king-“ ”Leave.” Chase grumbled to himself, but left the throne room. The king smiled once more after he did. “Well, my dear Zera thought highly of both of you. But she had a clear favorite and, who am I to deny her of her chosen husband. “Congratulations on your engagement, Taylor.”