Christopher Smith
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Ember jumped at the revelation. "I told you that disguise was not going to fool anyone!" Ash rubbed at his cheek, letting the ashen complexion wipe away. Underneath it revealed a more healthy looking skin tone. "At least I tried to conceal our identities through new names!" The younger brother retorted as he lowered the ill-fitting spectacles. "Yes, changing Blaise to Ash just sounds like your flame is going out. Which makes sense if you're one candle short of a chandelier," the older sister…-
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The whimsical woman playfully jabbed toward Duke Hugo with a pointed finger. She was not one to be insulted. "We get out plenty. Just not all the way to Ensis, like some people," Ember rolled her eyes. At her jab towards his ribs, Duke Hugo grabbed her hand and gently placed it in the crook of his other arm. If you missed the interaction, it would've just seemed like the man was escorting Ember in a courtly manner. A hint of a smirk ran across the duke's face. I don't think he generally got the…
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The next morning I somehow rose before most of the party. Besides Sir John, Sir Gavin seemed to be the only one preparing for the day's events. I wonder if being a model soldier was taught to him or just something that came a little too naturally. I walked over to Sir John, who had a steaming cup in his hands. "How long has he been up?" I motioned to Sir Perfect. "About an hour. He's made a decent breakfast for everyone out of military rations he brought. He also made this. Try it." Sir John spoke…
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The fire started to grow from the messily embers it started out as. I sat down on the far side of it, opposite the two men that were still seated at the fire. I took a moment to breathe before glancing toward my companions. Sir Golden Child sat next to young Lord Jacobson. I thought about Lord Jacobson's newest title. It did not sit well with me. He just seemed too innocent. From the look on his face, he was not enjoying the conversation with his counterpart. I could not control the smirk that ran…
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Once I took care of the horses' needs, I found Princess Alina and Cali finishing up their portions of the camp rations around a rather bare wood pile. I hoped there would be a fire there soon. Sir Carrion and Lord Jacobson soon joined suit munching on their rations. I should have thought about it before sending cityboys to collect firewood. Most of what they collected was small twigs but it was enough to get something started before I had to look for more. I am not sure which one of them pulled on a…
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The ride to the border went by quickly. Not because I was enjoying myself as I had hoped, but because I had a lot of thoughts to unpack. We were at war. Albeit during a strange cease fire, but who knew when it would change. I was not completely confident I could fight well with those with me. I took inventory of the skills we had with us. Sir John was certainly the most experienced fighter, at least I would not have to worry about him. Lord Jacobson was young and freshly a Swordsman. He might not be…
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I threw the two extra cloaks at the newest members of my party, accentuating the need to hit the road. Sir Balor had the good sense to keep his mouth shut as he and Sir Gavin mounted the horses supplied to them. Although it did not keep him from trying to set me ablaze with his unnerving stare. I did not mind one bit. If it kept his mouth shut, he could look at me upside down and through a mirror riding atop a flying pig. The horse that he mounted, however, did not keep quiet. As soon as Sir Balor found…
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We approached the city walls clad in our gifts from the Queen. The fabric of the cloaks was warm and helped keep the cold breeze from the early evening at bay. The neutral fabric made my companions almost blend into the surroundings around them. Perfect. Maybe this mission will go smoothly. We only had to pick up Sir Gavin and Sir Balor. Although I knew the former from royal events where his father put him on display, the latter I had not had the pleasure of interacting with, at least to my knowledge.…
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Within the hour our crew was basically ready. The hours of sunlight were starting to grow short as winter was just around the corner. Most of our travel would be in the cover of nightfall. Thankfully I know the way pretty well. Queen Valerie gave me a map, but once she described the nearby landmarks, I knew exactly where we were heading. It would take most of the night, but we would reach that particular stretch of the border with time to rest before the meeting. My only hope was that this gnome…
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My heart soared. I would be out of the city after nightfall. Although a glance around the table told me I was in the minority. Not everyone found this expedition as freeing as I did. I can not believe that people live so confined and are content to do so. "Your Majesty, do you think it's prudent for the Princess to be so lightly guarded? We are in a time of war!" Lord Garrison was clearly startled by this turn of events. His cheeks puffed up in distress. "The enemy is still regrouping. With their…
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