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An Indecent Proposal
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2021-12-22 04:23:11"I can explain…" Aurora spoke quickly. "I am sorry that you were deceived. We do not know who are friends and foes in the land of magic. We did not mean harm or offense."
"We shall let the matter pass for now," the King said magnanimously, "and hope in time this insult will be remedied."
Aurora was relieved. The tension in the room lightened. Queen Lanassa spoke next, "How have you found your accommodations? Do they meet with the standard of your palace?"
"They are quite wonderful," Aurora answered candidly.
"And have you found the elven people…inviting? I believe Prince Ithel and Lord Alvar personally attended you last night." Zoltan motioned to the prince on his right.
"Everyone has been most kind," Devrim answered.
"I was told you were rescued from the gnomes by an elf yesterday," Lanassa added.
Aurora looked toward Brinn, but the elf was staring ahead stoically. Except for the outburst at Aurora's title, she had been
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