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"Wonderful...just wonderful." Alaerth muttered, getting out of the throne and setting the letter on a brazier, making sure it burned away. As he turned to leave and go see Sylquis, he bumped into someone, stepping on their foot in the process.
"Ow! What did you do that for?" Alaerth directed his gaze down and found he had stepped on none other than his sister, Alae, looking dirty and sweaty, but still beautiful. He quickly jumped off and chuckled.
"Sorry sis, I guess I didn't see you down there."
Her fist thumped his chest, "Very funny." Her silver eyes sparkled as she looked up at him, but concern drew her brows together, "You look distraught, brother. What is wrong?"
Alaerth relayed the contents of of Calaethis's letter and informed her that his young son was here as well.
"Wonderful...just wonderful." Alae said when he was done, bringing a smile to his lips, Well, Aunt Alliene will be here in a few days. Can we go speak with Lady Sylquis? I want to know what Calaethis told her about this."
"We can indeed. Lets go."
Alae accepted his arm and the two made their way to Sylquis's chambers. Alaerth knocked once and opened the door, letting Alae step in before him.
"I hope we are not disturbing you, Sylquis." Alae glanced curiously at Arlyth before speaking, "But we would like to discuss this note Calaethis sent us."
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