Impending Banishment

"Emperor, My Chief, there has been a massacre here in the capital!" The commander of the capital's guards, Sir Orryk, reported.

Chief Kaius's and Emperor Vulcan's heads swiveled in Sir Orryk's direction.

They had been breaking bread and treating each other in an attempt to try to find some common ground and perhaps stitch together a bit of the gaping rent in their relationship.

So far, it was going well as they were doing their best to remain civil and not bring up any hostilities.

However, the news Sir Orryk was about to report to them had the potential to rip the frail stitches apart.

"A massacre? Where? When? What part of the city? Who committed such a heinous crime and why are you reporting to me alone instead of bringing the offender to me for judgment?"

While Chief Kaius fired question after question, Emperor Vulcan remained silent, swirling the Nebulosi strong wine in his goblet.

"My Chief, it occurred close to two hours ago in the Crescere area of the city. My men and I