Chapter seven
The Princess Arellen
(Arkirish Dynasty, Standing Four)Look now, she has chosen. Are you happy, Raven?
Raven’s eyes are sad. Better for him if she hadn’t, maybe.
Moonlight sighs. It would be better for Fyn. He always loses, and so do I.
Geya speaks sharply. Hold your tongue, Sister. We do not have the right to judge. Moera deals the tokens we all must play.
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Katkin, true to her resolve, duly wrote a polite missive to Captain de Vigny telling him in no uncertain terms that while she valued his friendship highly, she did not wish any further contact with him outside the walls of the Infirmarie. Though she wanted to send it right away, she had no money for a messenger and the letter languished under her pillow. It seemed it might not be necessary after all. As the w
