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046: Parental Urges
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2024-10-29 19:42:56[Ona]
On our way back to the palace, I informed Daax of the Elf King's wish to have us both meet with him in the tent to discuss what was happening with Carnelia and Primus and to also plan the next steps moving forward as allies.
"No, absolutely not, no," he rumbles as we land at the palace.
Orion rushes to soothe his cousins as his father continues to rage. Just a moment ago he was the voice of reason when dealing with my hot temper, and now he is elevated, his anger near exploding at just the simple mention of his uncle's name.
Orion shushes us, as he frantically feeds and cuddles each of his cousins, Daax excu
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