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Griffinkeeper wrote:*Just a reminder Sab, this storybook is rated PG-13, and BS is on the strong side.*

The room had become very cold and quiet.

The guards had shifted from an ornamental position to a defensive position. The guards were professionals, trained to sacrifice their lives for the life of their King.

Alden wished he had his claws back, it would make things so much easier. He had to do something, or the elf would most certainly get killed. If Alden knew anything about elves, it was that they never died alone. This one looked tougher than the elves he knew. Fortunately, he didn't have to do anything.

"Valin, do not let your pride cloud your judgement," A quiet voice rumbled. Alden turned to see that the Templar had said this. Valin appeared to blanche, he saw the guards and something Alden hadn't noticed before, the archers in the arrow slits.

"My apologies Your Grace, the last time I bowed before a King, he betrayed me. I don't wish to repeat any part of that experience," Valin said.

This time, the King blanched. An advisor came up to his side and whispered into his ear. There was a hushed silence as the King listened to his advisor. Finally, he spoke.

"Your remark, Heir of the Elves, reflects well on the caution of the Elves as a whole. I hope you will not confuse me for my relatives six generations before," the King said finally. He nodded to the Announcer to continue. The guards relaxed and Valin stepped back.

Jiggity wrote:Didn't know I needed permission, but if you guys don't mind, my sturdy dwarf shall enter the fray.

Well, except that Valin has never bowed before a king. He was a mere baby when his parents were killed and raised by his Aunt and Uncle and has for the past 200 or so years (about 5 or so years by Human standards) has roamed around the realm as a rogue/merc/sell-sword/assassin/jack of all trades/etc and a drunkard.

Hunter wrote:If we're assuming Valin and Seraph know eac other, then it works. otherwise h would be very much hostile to Valin.