Bookworm Ii: the Very Ugly Duckling
“None of them looked happy; there just weren’t enough Inquisitors to waste on patrolling the city, even when there was a strong possibility that another riot might break out. Elaine nodded to a couple she knew as she passed through the gates and walked up to the palace, praying that Light Spinner hadn’t called a full meeting of the Privy Council. She hated sitting at the table and hated speaking still more.
Thankfully, the only other person in the room was Dread, looking tired and cross as h...e stood to attention, clearly having declined the offer of a seat. The Grand Sorceress wasn’t a monarch from the ancient times; there was no rule that dictated that everyone else had to remain standing in her presence, let alone prostrate themselves in front of her. Elaine bowed quickly as she entered the room, then took one of the comfortable seats. Light Spinner’s eyes glinted tired amusement at her.
“I have just been speaking with the Conidian,”MoreLess
Thankfully, the only other person in the room was Dread, looking tired and cross as h...e stood to attention, clearly having declined the offer of a seat. The Grand Sorceress wasn’t a monarch from the ancient times; there was no rule that dictated that everyone else had to remain standing in her presence, let alone prostrate themselves in front of her. Elaine bowed quickly as she entered the room, then took one of the comfortable seats. Light Spinner’s eyes glinted tired amusement at her.
“I have just been speaking with the Conidian,”MoreLess
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