by cashew jackman » Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:31 am
Aris rose from his throne, towering above his daughter.
"My child-" He descended the stone steps, opening his arms wide. He wrapped her into a hug, embracing her for several long moments before stepping back to survey the face of the one he had not seen for so long. "I am only glad that you have realized the point at which you were led astray, and have broken free from the lies that your brother has told you." He said, keeping his arm around Rose's shoulders as his gaze turned to Reis. Reis, standing several paces away in the grips of two soldiers, scowled. Aris scowled back.
"The wayward son has returned home." He said, letting his arm drop from Rose and pacing over to his son. As he approached, the guards shoved Reis to the ground. "No longer shall you mislead your sister with your treachery. Your days are numbered, boy." He spat, glaring down his nose at the former prince before striding back up the steps and retaking his seat on the throne. "Take him away." He ordered, turning his attention to Neveah as Reis was dragged away. "Princess Neveah; we are most honored by your presence!"
“So you really are a princess.” Maverick's eyes burned both with anger and hurt. "When were you planning to tell me; before or after I got killed trying to protect you?”