[b]The two approach the palace. Aegis warriors halt them, but the woman utters words in an unknown language, and they grant them access. The Aegises are taller than the average man, but something about them looks inhuman.[/b]
Aside from your self-centered nature and favoritism of your kind over ours, is there any other form of disrespect you should warn me of before we enter?
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[i]"I am simply here to carry out my mission. The Queen is charged with two counts of heresy... Nothing personal, but we have to keep our standards. She will present her case before an Alliance representative— me, of course— and if your Lady possesses the same tongue as your previous ruler, I doubt dropping the charges will be a problem."[/i]
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You don't listen well do you? [b]She puts a finger where your mouth is, hushing you.[/b] June was never your queen.
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[b]He pauses, and chuckles.[/b] [i]"Oh, you believe I refer to June?" "No. Your current ruler is to stand trial."[/i]
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And yet she has only arrived. Riddle me how someone can be tried of a sin they did not commit.
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[i]"Failure to notify the Alliance of a new ruling power, under the consequence of a possible interference to Sol relations, punishable by death. Pray for your city that she possesses the tongue June had."[/i]
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[b]Her smile dissipates, and her eyes glow blue. With an unprecedented strength, she clenches you by the throat and lifts you from the ground, the lights flickering as you feel internally a ferocity foreign from the previous ruler.[/b] Your [i]pitiful[/i] alliance failed to act before the killing blow could be delivered, and you have the [i]audacity[/i] to blame Milady for failing to uphold the laws of deserters!? It was never her fault, it was ours: We saw of [i]NO[/i] reason to concern her with matters so menial and undeserving of her divine presence! [b]Her grip tightens, making the metal bend and buckle.[/b] Pray to your gods that she is merciful to the ignorant. [b]The indigo eyes dissipate and she releases you.[/b]
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[i]"Failed? You believe we intended to act in the first place?"[/i] [b]He chuckles.[/b] [i]"Funny."[/i] [b]Static courses through the metal, and it bends itself back into place.[/b] [i]"Your Queen is akin to a Goddess, is she not? If she failed to notice her own insubordinate's actions, it is her fault. Nobody else's."[/i]
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[b]She laughs a dainty laugh, her anger subsiding.[/b] You still don't get it? June went rogue. We were tasked with finding her. Her death was a two sided coin, but it forced us to relocate here. Milady never knew of your kind until now, and even then, she would only answer to those who offered her something in return. [b]She leans in closer.[/b] Between the two of us, Milady is indeed the child of Gods, but her powers are dissimilar to ours. Something is very wrong with her indeed, and I long to know what makes her tick. [b]She backs away.[/b] But I digress: the alliance was never associated with the monarchy. Perth Varcoe was a paper town to begin with.
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[i]"Then let us begin anew, on solid ground, yes?"[/i]
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[b]She nods gently then looks to the throne room.[/b] Milady will be with you shortly, Ambassador Cain. Let me know if you have any more questions or desires.
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[i]"I await her word."[/i]