“That"s amazing. I know you believed in gods once. Did that strengthen your faith?”
“A little, yes.” replied Mantuan.
Aline slowly come back in, “Is it alright? I could go back to the ship if you like…”
The queen responded, “No, no. Come have some tea and tell me how you know this big, one eyed warrior.”
Aline smiled. “Manny? Oh, he"s not that tough. You should see him play with a litter of puppies.”
“That was one time. And you know not to call me that.”
The queen said, “Sounds like you"ve known each other for a long time, Manny.”
“Manny is the father I never knew. When he literally fell into my life, I was just a little girl. My mother wasn"t there. I think we adopted each other. My village is a band of people looking for a better place, far up in the trees.”
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