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22. A Tease

A member of Gar’s bodyguards asked, “uh, ma’am, people is wondering. Who’s the Mayor?”   She squinted, face scrunching, “the mayor.”   Gar approached her while the people dispersed back to their homes. He took a long breath as he got to her.   “My...

21. Patience and Reprisals

Jon met her outside the hall as people filed in, one after another. He waved, bouncing on his toes, like a young suitor hoping for a glance from a higher ranking other. Athia snickered to herself, always fond of attention, though not necessarily the person giving it....

20. The Who and the Where

A member of the militia joined with Athia as she walked out towards the Socratian camp. An hour remained before the town meeting, and she planned on using it. The militiaman, Jon, tapped a spear on his shoulder while they walked. He volunteered, young and excited to...