Patricia Wilson
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"Our inheritance… Hm…" Arioch was leaned back in his chair, the finger that was resting against his temple tapping it rhythmically as he looked deep in thought. "That’s a tough one, honestly. It’s not something we share with the outside world. To suddenly give one to you… I’m not sure if that deal is fair, quite frankly." He came to a decision eventually, his finger continuing to tap his temple as he flashed Alice a thin and somewhat apologetic smile. But she simply looked at him, matching…-
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"Get on the carriage." Alice sat in one of the carriages that had been prepared for her trip to the north, leaning against the open window as she impatiently tapped the frame. The carriage was already moving, and had been for quite some time already, but her continued requests simply refused to relent. "No can do. It’s a good chance for you to show yourself in a more official setting and make some allies. Following the usual procedure, at least for appearance’s sake, is for the best." Gabriel rode…
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"Please take a seat over here, Young Master Woodime." The maid bowed politely as she gestured towards the gazebo that was surrounded by a moat-like pond. The Crown Princess was already sitting by the table, her head slightly tilted as she smiled at him. "Thank you, Guvernica, you can take your leave." Abigail waved her hand lightly, the maid bowing and taking her leave. Now that it was just them, Abigail allowed herself a moment to look at the man in front of her. Short black hair and dark pink eyes…
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Alice led Gabriel and Teresa out of the warehouse and back into the streets, eyes quickly surveying the surroundings. The festival was still in full swing so there were people everywhere, the only reason this street was reasonably quiet was the fact that there weren’t any stalls here. But the bustling streets weren’t far away so it didn’t take long for Alice to spot a pair of patrolling guards keeping the peace. "I’m Vritara De Alice, and I have uncovered evidence that someone has been making…
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The city was alive with colours with colours and sounds. Red, green, yellow, purple, blue, orange, teal, it was as if a rainbow had descended from the sky and settle in the land itself. The streets were naturally filled with people enjoying the sights, as well as the booths that had been set up practically everywhere. Food, games, souvenirs, the citizens had worked themselves to the bone to prepare everything for today so now they would make sure to enjoy it as much as they could. "This one, Fen, you have…
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"A maid?" Alice raised her head from the book her nose was buried in, her head tilting curiously. She was happy that Gabriel had come back earlier than usual on his day off, but slight caught off-guard by the topic he brought up. "Correct. I was wandering through the town when I found someone who could become a new maid for you. She has three brothers she has to raise so she is desperate for a job, I have already given her an offer, you simply need to meet her and decide for yourself." Gabriel had…
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"Do you think she’ll like the gift?" Alice fiddled somewhat nervously with the wrapped present she was carrying, making sure to be careful so that she didn’t rattle the music box that was kept inside. She was dressed up a bit more than usual today, her violet hair held together by a large yellow bow tie while a red dress with frills on the skirt covered her body. "I’m sure she’ll love it, so don’t worry about it." Gabriel was naturally walking right beside Alice, clad in his usual knight’s…
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The darkness bubbled violently as Gabriel’s voice echoed throughout the room, or maw, or tar, or whatever this place had become. Each bubble that popped spat out the name once more, a chain-reaction of echoes filling the room until the sound became nothing more than a high-pitched buzz that drowned out everything else. The entire room wriggled along with the sound, the darkness roiling like waves as it tried to rise up from the floor. "No." Gabriel’s voice cut through the incessant buzzing, a pair of…
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Alice felt the corners of her eyes twitching against her will as the Crown Princess spoke. Her gaze wanted to narrow so that she could glare at Abigail. White-ish hair and violet eyes, she knew of one such person, she knew him well even. He had followed her here after she made a demand to the duke, he was going through his own ceremony at a different pond. And he was the person who brought a candle to her dark room. He also happened to be the reason that her eyes didn’t actually narrow right now. She…
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Gabriel could feel it the moment the carriage arrived in the capital. It was the air, something about it was different. He could almost feel it on his tongue, like the small petals of snow that fell on the day he decided to take the plunge. When he pressed his face up against the small window, he could see them in the distance, the three landmarks of the Earhart Capital. To the north, the five twisting golden spires that marked the Imperial Palace. To the west, the towering marble pillar that served as…
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