thatSurprised at the breadth and depth of his knowledge, Bubbling Water knew Snarling Jaguar had saved the Eastern Empire from its own internecine forces. “So Flying Arrow will renege on his bargain and demand I give him Fleeting Snow.”
“Indeed, he will, Lady. Ironic, isn"t it? First you have to smuggle someone out of Emparia City, then smuggle someone into the city, eh?”
outinto“I doubt I"ll have to. The Caven Hills Prefecture abuts the Southern Empire, Lord. Smuggling her across the border into the Caven Hills would be easier than from here into Emparia City.”
“So it might, Lady. What reward might I get for this service?”
“I know the perfect reward!” Bubbling Water took his large curly head in her hands and kissed him passionately.
“I thought we already agreed on that!”
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