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2024-10-29 19:42:56Susan was quiet to herself and her thoughts in the living room, and with her was Dena and Hannah who both sat on separate sofas and were also quiet. Susan had told them both about Vivian’s sacrifice, and none of them were pleased with the news. At least, none more than Susan.
“She was always kind to me,” Hannah said in a low tone.Susan lifted her gaze. “Someone is at the door.”And in a flash, she was at the door which briskly opened to reveal Dena’s father, the Chief priest.He was in a red robe, with a feather sticking out of his unkempt, gray hair, and he held a staff with the carved head of what resembled an eagle on it.“I must say when you called me,” he said and stroked his grey beard, “I thought you were bluffing. Your other guests? The human kind?”“Not around,” Susan said. “They’ve both gone to work. Come in.”Susan gave way to let Dena’s fathRelated chapters
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Susan nodded. “So, you tend to take the likeness of the first being you see?”Eleanor changed into a young, beautiful white-haired lady. “I tend to take on any form I so choose to.” She came towards Susan. “So, unlike you who can split yourself into too many forms, and make people forget, I guess, this is a charmer.” She paused right before her. “You don’t seem afraid.”“I know my enemy.”Eleanor laughed. “You barely know me and you tag me to be your enemy.” She shook her head and walked past Susan.Susan didn’t turn. “I know you well enough to know to fear you.”Eleanor turned to look at her. “But that’s the thing, young Susan. You don’t seem afraid.”“No, I don’t.”“And why is that?”Susan looked over her shoulder. “You are a terror to everything I stand for.” She looked forward. &l
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