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[ Sylvester inclines his head in acknowledgement of your bow. ]
And you. She thinks very highly of you.
And you. She thinks very highly of you.
I am starting to get that impression.
And you're...an ally?
And you're...an ally?
I am her liege lord. She was a knight in my service, before she was a hero.
Man, I really need to sit her down and get her life story.
[ Sylvester doesn't quite smile, but one tugs at the corner of his mouth ]
I wish you the best of luck.
I wish you the best of luck.
I'm sure it'll be a right.
Well, are there any problems I can assist her liege lord with? Preferably without more bloodletting, but if I have to...
Well, are there any problems I can assist her liege lord with? Preferably without more bloodletting, but if I have to...
I require no blood. I simply preside over the Hall, as is my right and duty as a Duke of Faerie.
[Nods.]
Seems a bit....
Cold though.
Seems a bit....
Cold though.
The Hall is as it is.
I have not the freedom to change that.
I have not the freedom to change that.
Let's change that, shall we? [Taking a look around and how about we approach that sword first.]
[ It's a simple, serviceable sword in a simple, serviceable sheath. The sword of a knight who works for a living, not a knight who stands around looking impressive. ]
[A good sort of sword and the only kind that should exist.]
[Picking it up.]
[Picking it up.]
[ The grip feels just the slightest bit warm to the touch, as if its bearer had only just set it down after gripping it long enough for their body heat to sink in.
Karen nods to the thrones ]
A knight's sword should not be on the floor.
Karen nods to the thrones ]
A knight's sword should not be on the floor.
It really shouldn't. [Looks to the thrones, and pondering the sword.]
So, who sits at all the thrones? I mean, in reality?
So, who sits at all the thrones? I mean, in reality?
A Queen, a reluctant Countess, and a Duke.
...is Lucky a reluctant countess too? [So many titles.]
[ Karen smiles secretively, and says nothing. ]
[He's quiet, looking at the sword thoughtfully for a few moments, before looking around the room.]
The thing is, it's hard to fight from a throne. A weapon you use should be by your side, or easy access.
Thing is, I can't imagine Lucky wants to rule much. So she wouldn't want to be around a throne much, would she?
The thing is, it's hard to fight from a throne. A weapon you use should be by your side, or easy access.
Thing is, I can't imagine Lucky wants to rule much. So she wouldn't want to be around a throne much, would she?
She never expected to be that sort of a leader.
Yeah.
[He looks at Karen.]
Where can I find out, her thoughts on leading? On what she actually wants to do about leadership?
[He looks at Karen.]
Where can I find out, her thoughts on leading? On what she actually wants to do about leadership?
[ Karen considers her answer carefully ]
I think... that this is the clearest thought she has. Options that she has not settled on. Possibilities she's not sure what to think about.
I think... that this is the clearest thought she has. Options that she has not settled on. Possibilities she's not sure what to think about.
Can I ask how many are relying on her to lead? Actually needing her to?
You asked how many. It is not a simple question, and we do not know all the answers.
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