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Arlyth swallowed again "Father did what?!" his eyes were wide, and full of shock. "I... I had no idea. Why would he do such a thing? Mother... she mentioned a disagreement between Aunt Alliene and Father, but would not talk of it; saying only that Father was a child at the time, and he was... changing; part dragon she said. She wouldn't tell me anymore, and Father would never speak of it to me. He said that I did not need to know, and it was best I did not..." the boy swallowed, "If... if my presence causes her discomfort, perhaps I should leave...?" Arlyth drew back slightly, involentarily taking a backstep towards the door. "I... forgive me for disturbing you, my lady." he swallowed again, still trembling slightly. Alliene had obviously shaken him deeply; and he seemed afraid to call Alae 'cousin'.
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