Monday, April 3
Assault Upon the Gate of Tears - Conclusion
“Xerxes has informed me that I have you to thank for my continued health,” said Gemellus in a voice brimming with barely controlled anger. “For that I thank you.”
“We did what we had to,” said Quintus. “For the greater good.”
“My former mentor has also informed me of the plot of Lucious Orata and his subsequent imprisonment,” said Gemellus. “Xerxes is no longer safe upon the Isle until the traitors can no be ferreted out. I will allow you to leave with him.”
“I don’t think you could keep him here if he wished to leave,” said Ilmarė with a sneer.
“Know this: should you ever step foot upon my homeland again, or cross paths with my people, our parting shall not be as cordial,” said Gemellus.
Quintus met his gaze without wavering. “I’m counting on it,” he said.
Peering into an ornate amulet around his neck, Gemellus said, “ah, there’s your ship right now.” He turned to Xerxes with a slight smile. “I will miss you, my old friend. Thank you for all your years of…instruction.”
“YOU’RE! WELCOME!” shouted Kham at the top of his lungs. [MORE]
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