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As Danton entered the clearing, Tarkyn strode up to him and roared in his face, “Where on earth have you been?”
Danton recoiled, “I was scouting out the surroundings, Your Highness.”
“Don’t lie to me, Danton,” snapped Tarkyn. “The lookouts reported you missing three hours ago.”
Waterstone came up to Tarkyn and put a hand on his arm, “Tarkyn, what is wrong? All of us went missing yesterday for several hours and you were completely unconcerned. Why does Danton now earn the brunt of your wrath?”
Tarkyn turned and glared at him, “Have a care. Do not interfere in what does not concern you.”
Waterstone’s eyes narrowed but he kept himself in check. He said evenly, “Injustice always concerns me, Your Highness.”
Tarkyn’s eyes flickered with anger, “I will not have people uniting against m
