So,โ Royce said, โyou want us to escape from this prison, kidnap the king, cross the countryside with him in tow while dodging soldiers who I assume might not accept our side of the story, and go to another secret prison so that he can visit an inmate?โ Arista did not appear amused. โEither that, or you can be tortured to death in four hours.โ โSounds like a really good plan to me,โ Hadrian declared.โRoyce?โ โI like any plan where I donโt die a horrible death.
Michael J. SullivanYou accidentally punched him?โ Wyatt asked, suppressing a chuckle. โIโm not sure you have a full understanding of the whole bodyguard thing.
Michael J. SullivanRoyce nodded. โInvest in crossbows. Next time stay hidden and just put a couple bolts into each of your targetโs chests. All this talking is just stupid.โ โRoyce!โ Hadrian admonished. โWhat? Youโre always saying I should be nicer to people. Iโm trying to be helpful.
Michael J. SullivanWhen you expect nothing from the world - not the light of the sun, the wet of water, nor the air to breathe - everything is a wonder and every moment a gift.
Michael J. SullivanRoyce cast a harsh and anxious look at the prince. โWhat?โ Alric asked. โI thought we discussed the importance of keeping a low profile.โ โOh, please.โ The prince waved a hand at the thief. โI donโt think it will get me killed if this monk knows Iโm the king. Look at him. Iโve seen drowned rats more formidable.
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