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The manor was still a work in progress, with one entire wing still uninhabitable in this weather and much of the rebuilt and repaired sections still barren of any furnishings, but as Natchua had been elevated to noble rank and begun taking an active role in Veilgrad’s affairs, other members of her household had quietly arranged to put together suitable environs in which to formally entertain guests. She didn’t even know who, except that it wasn’t Sherwin. Hesthri, Jonathan, and both succubi were all far-sighted and detail-oriented enough to think of that. They certainly all enjoyed commenting that it took four such minds in Natchua’s orbit to cover for her own brash antics. Thus, elven hearing aside, there was really only one place where they would be hosting a visitor. Natchua let out a low whistle. “Now that’s an even worse idea. Do you need me to explain just how very low an opinion the paladins have of you in particular?” You can do both, my Lady. The entire crux of the current debacle is that the Church and the gods are far from united in purpose.” True Companions: Fross, Gabriel, Juniper, Shaeine, Teal, Toby, Trissiny and Zaruda slowly evolve into this. A dryad. She is initially very naive and unaware of the finer workings of the world and has absolutely no sexual inhibitions... and few other inhibitions. She's also a "class eight threat" by Imperial protocol, for good reason.
They were positioned before one of the stained glass windows which predominated six of the octagonal chapel’s walls, the others housing the entrance and dais respectively; Yancey hovered discreetly behind Ravana as always. Aristocrats milled about in various small groups, quietly talking while servants glided between them, all eyes focused on one of the three points of social interest in the chamber: Archpope Justinian standing before the altar where nobles approached him in singles and pairs, Juniper surrounded by an avidly fascinated cluster of mostly men, and Ravana off by herself—or she had been, until Tamarin took the social risk of positioning herself here. It was only natural that Justinian took up the only position of primacy in the symmetrical room, framing himself as the authority to be approached. You’d be amazed how much time and attention on this campus goes toward shutting you up. Perhaps you wouldn’t, though. Or have you always carried vials of anti-magic potion everywhere you go?”
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The girl’s expression had grown dour again, but this time she didn’t seem to direct the sentiment at him—at least, she continued talking animatedly. “Desolation ain’t had nothin’ but trouble the last ten years. You folks from Tiraas?” Later lampshaded: "Two is the optimal number of hench-wenches for the appearance-minded alpha bitch..." Shaeine clenched her fists at her sides. “I don’t disagree, Professor,” she said tightly. “You are the worst possible person to deliver news like that.” There are those who might contend that a social event for aristocrats is a frivolous use of the Church’s resources during such a time of unprecedented crisis,” Ravana replied with syrupy calm, “but I confess my curiosity got the better of me.”
April emitted a short, disbelieving laugh. “Not here. I ain’t heard, sorry. Not many boarding houses in town; we don’t get much in the way of travelers since the mining dried up. They even took us off the regular Rail stop roster,” she added bitterly. Granted, the purpose was usually only apparent in hindsight, but this? It’s over now! We’re in hindsight territory, and it still doesn’t make any goddamn sense! Why the hell would she assign us a test that can’t be passed?!” Teal’s eyes had progressively widened as she spoke. She shifted her gaze to the near distance, apparently focusing inward; Tellwyrn gave her a moment of quiet, crossing her arms and drumming her fingers against her sleeve impatiently. Yes, I believe it is a favorite refrain in your sermons that hope is a spiritual duty,” she said, showing teeth. First things first!” she declaimed, stalking into the room followed by her entourage. Hesthri gave her a relieved smile from her own seat; she could detect Kheshiri’s invisible presence, hunched on one of the balcony rails above with wings spread in readiness to swoop down at need. “Po tahto? Is that a real thing? I’ve never once heard it pronounced that way.”Especially now. It’s a matter of family that has brought me to swallow my pride and beg for your help in the first place.” I cannot claim such familiarity, my Lady. Rather… I am curious. While it is true that you have made yourself…slightly worse than a nuisance to me already, what preoccupies my mind is why. Do you do this because you truly believe it to be in the best interests of all? Or is this an exercise in political positioning? In fact, I rather think, the better question is how much of each is true.” Worth talkin’ to the waitress, at least,” Joe murmured. “They know more’n most about the comings and goings of any town.” The 3-million-plus incomplete serial when on hiatus in 2020, due the author's poor mental health condition. He is currently writing Only Villains Do That. Vague Age: An adult elf may be anywhere from eighteen to eight thousand. This is exploited by Tellwyrn to have alumni re-enroll to monitor the student body. The truly ancient ones tend to develop an air of absolute serenity, but this can be faked.
In the end,” Branwen said gently, “I have to believe all conflict is, on some level, needless. Even when conscience commands us to take a stand against malfeasance, it is at the end of a chain of events which at many points could have been stopped had others only been willing to seek reconciliation.”
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Found this years ago and burned through the chapters until I had to recover my addiction and wait with the rest of everybody. There has been a long hiatus but new chapter posting had been resumed. In the meantime they have written Only villains do that on here so it's not like they've been sitting still.
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