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[Light]

"It's interesting," he mumbles, "What happened to our ship. It was so close to reaching port, then it disappeared." He continues to eat, "What do you suppose, Kirra?"

[нαℓƒ~мσση]

"It sounds like it might have been attacked," Kirra mused, tilting her head slightly, "Though the captain may have been a traitor and changed its course."

[Light]

"Both very probable." King nods his head agreeing, "I have to say the first though. We are not feared that much, so we get picked on."

[нαℓƒ~мσση]

"It seems silly to me," Her hands paused on his shoulders, "All of this fighting and nonsense."

[Light]

"Someone took my peoples wood," King pushes the plate away and grabs the mug, "I won't let them push us around."

[нαℓƒ~мσση]

Kirra nodded, "Yes, I understand."

[Light]

He turns his attention towards the window and taps his fingers against the table, "For now though... I have to find an alternative to satisfy them."

[нαℓƒ~мσση]

"An alternative for wood?" Kirra didn't know much about bartering and stuff, so she was at a loss. Could they used stone?

[Light]

"Yes, but most are too expensive and would take more time to come up with." King scratches at his chin, "We'll see tomorrow."

[нαℓƒ~мσση]

"How about for now, you get some rest?" Kirra suggested in a gentle voice.

[Light]

"Herm..." Kinf nods his head and stands up, "Alright then,"

[нαℓƒ~мσση]

Kirra walked over to the bed and put new sheets on it, making everything look nice and neat for King as he approached.

[Light]

Sliding his leg into the bed, King moves under the covers, "Thank you Kirra," he blinks his eyes a few times, clearing away the sleep, "I'll see you tomorrow..."

[нαℓƒ~мσση]

The servant smiled and brushed back the King's hair lovingly, "Sweet dreams, Your Majesty," she cooed softly, moving over to blow out the candles before she left.

[Light]

The Next Day

King stood in his room early in the morning, when the sun had just begun to rise. Harald was talking to him as he got dressed quickly, "King, I'm sorry to come to you so early in the morning with bad news. The ship was found, burning on a beach. The scouts that came back say it was the Iron Island barbarians doing,"

Pushing his long green hair back, King gathers it up in a twist and secures it with a tie, "It's as I feared... Very well then."

[нαℓƒ~мσση]

There was a light knock on the door and Kirra stepped inside, "Good morning, Your Majesty. Good morning, Harald."

[Light]

King looks over at her and smiles weakly, "Good morning Kirra,"

The elderly man turns and bows to her, "Good morning to you,"

[нαℓƒ~мσση]

Things seemed a little tense, but Kirra walked over and drew the blinds back. Turning back to them, she tilted her head ever-so-slightly, "Is everything alright? Should I come back later?"

[Light]

"No," He shakes his head and rolls his sleeves up, "It's good that you came. I need help getting ready,"

Harald nods his head solemnly, "As much as I prefer discretion, haste this morning is of importance."

[нαℓƒ~мσση]

Kirra walked over at a brisk pace, "Where are you headed this morning, My King?"