forgive the impertinence of a woman being so bold, but his fascination with the flowers is curious. curiouser still was a man of importance without a tight circle of guards around.

“ do you find this flower pleasing? it would appear much too simple for a man of your stature, Your Royal Highness. ”

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speak of my case. I won’t ask for your cause nor your secrets. Grant me this mercy so I know that someone might hear my side before I am smeared from the earth. I give my word not to harm a single soul. ”

a hard swallow. it’s slow down her throat and hits like a stone.

“ .. 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 .. ”

I charge nothing for my services. I have no use for coin. I tell all who inquire that nothing can be without something – balance is sacrifice. did you ever think to question the hand that feeds or are you happier in bliss ignorance? blind willfulness doesn’t suit a man like you.