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Shattered Hopes

last update Tanggal publikasi: 2023-10-22 07:22:09

*Maddy*

I can’t understand a word these people are saying. I sit in on a bench in a large kitchen, a cup of hot tea with milk and honey in my trembling hands.

King Isaac is arguing with the copper haired man, a shade a few lighter than my own. I recognize him from the day Reginald dragged me here. They must be roughly the same age. The man looks over at me quizzically before turning back to Isaac and continuing the animated conversation.

I wish they’d slow down so I could have a moment to pic
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