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2024-10-29 19:42:56“I don’t want revelry.” Teverius’s eyes narrowed. He glared up at Bast.
“Mardichi!” Bast called again. “Come join your Little Brother!”
Teverius groaned.
Robust laughter bellowed from the other end of the room. The giant redhead stood and tossed off his cloak. Making several men object at the massive size of him.
One man muttered, “It’s RedBayne. The Assassin.”
“I shall be back Norris. I have duties now.” Mardichi announced. Tossing the garment down on the bench. “Tonight, we injure Little Brother with large quantities of me favorite sustenance.”
“Of course, you do.” Norris grumbled off-handedly.
Tev groaned. Teverius willed himself. Praying the night would end with him retaining some glimmer of dignity.
Sebastian set about drowning all thoughts of Elsabet, while tormenting the youngest of his brethren. A fine night. A fine night, indeed.
The Driter’s Den was a rowdy place tonight.
Having three
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