Conspiracy in the Castle in the Air

by [ wall.doll ]

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Roland was in a torrent of rage as he slammed the door open to Vale’s study. He marched across the room until he was but a few inches from the man’s face.

“Where have they gone?” he barked, yet Vale merely stood unblinking. “You know more than you let on, old man. You know what Gabrielle intends to do with him, don’t you? You may even be the master behind whatever scheme she’s carrying out!”

Vale was stern and unflinching. “I know no more than you suspect, Master Roland. And even so, the cards are too vaguely drawn for anyone to know precisely anything at this point.” He stared back, the faintest trace of a smirk playing on his face.

“Enough of your games!” Roland shouted, sweeping violently the various pages and instruments from Vale’s desk. He grabbed Vale by the throat and held him, staring him dead in the face. Something had changed in him since, or perhaps because of, his early return to the castle. There was so little of the prince he had once been, and nothing at all of the boy in the dungeon.

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  1. Conspiracy in the Castle in the Air

    [ wall.doll ]'s Buddy Icon [ wall.doll ]

    Posted 4 months ago

    Thought I’d take a shot at this. Hope you don’t mind! If you do, or if it doesn’t flow with what you guys already have, do feel free to brush it aside and continue what you were doing.

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    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I don’t know what kwatz or pens might think, but I think this fits in perfectly. A very smooth transition. Great job!
    LoA

  3. Conspiracy in the Castle in the Air

    John Perkins' Buddy Icon John Perkins

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice. I can’t see why they would complain. As Ana said, it fits in very well with the overall story. Great continuation, and I think you captured the essence of the characters that they created. Bravo.

  4. Conspiracy in the Castle in the Air

    Stovohobo's Buddy Icon Stovohobo

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome transition. It works just as well as the others. I don’t really get mad if anyone comes in and sequels things in my series – I like it. Not everyone feels that way, but that’s what ficlets is all about.

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    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I love the last paragraph. It really adds more depth to Roland.

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