Struggle for Control of the Castle in the Air

by [ wall.doll ]

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“What could you possibly want to know that you have not already suspected?” Vale sputtered.

Roland loosened his grip on Vale’s throat enough for him to breathe, but not to get away. An eerie calm stole over his demeanor. “Why is it so important for you that Jacques and I return to the dungeon?”

Vale exhaled slowly, and his face became very serious before he answered. “There are things you do not understand about this kingdom. Things you are not prepared to handle as ruler. Neither of you.”

“So you mean to usurp me and take the castle for yourself?” He sneered. “I won’t let that happen.”

“I am quite aware of that, Sir,” Vale replied. Of course, there were measures he would take to prevent that, ones that he was certainly not about to allude to. “Now, is there anything else you’d like to know?” he asked impatiently.

Roland narrowed his gaze. “Yes.” He released Vale completely and took a step back. “The castle. I want to know why it is falling now, when both Jacques and I have returned. What is happening?”

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  1. Struggle for Control of the Castle in the Air

    PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA)'s Buddy Icon PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA)

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Maybe we’ll get an answer now. Very well written.
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  2. Struggle for Control of the Castle in the Air

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Good job bringing up the question again of why the castle is falling apart, as that’s something that has had me wondering. There’s also great tension in this scene – I knew that there was more to Vale!
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  3. Struggle for Control of the Castle in the Air

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    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I wonder what Vale knows about why everything is in that state of ruin. The three of you have done such a good job with the characters that it’s now difficult to tell who’s a hero and who’s a villain. I love it!

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