"…But this is the first time I am meeting her."
Another Red Sword added, "she is kinder than the rumors say."
The others looked at the one that just spoke. Even though Bloodshine had taken the hand of the Magistrate, they all nodded in agreement.
"She was trying to impress him." The Magistrate suddenly spoke up. "If not, she would have requested for my head."
The Red swords all turned to her. A different kind of dread settled in their hearts.
"What do we do now, Magistrate?" The Red sword asked respectfully. "The only reason we came was because we got news first of the Waterfell's location. If the other factions get to him, they will acquire the…"
"Enough!"
The Red sword swallowed.
Then her eyes brightened. "Knowing the Lady is on her pilgrimage by the Waterfell's side, the others won't interfere. However," a smile stained her lips, "there is someone that would love to know who she now calls, Husband."
On saying this, her eyes brightened in cunning.
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