Someone Else's Kingdom, BOOK II - Scene LX
Tempers were frayed. There had even been riots in some parts of the capital. Everyone across the house, and in the wider country stood desperate to know if the rumours circulating were true. If the Maiden Tower maidens - their precious native daughters - had been shipped, by secret, in the dead of night. As tribute to pacify their ever swarming enemy: the ruthless Eastern Kingdom and Caster forces. The entire northern half of the Maiden Lands now lay occupied, and the more populous regions of the south waited in fear of conquest and slavery. Though, with this latest grim news, death languished far below dishonour in the ranking, the anger so taking over. Peace on such terms a truly filthy word. The very suggestion a rallying cry for suicidal push back. Queen Aglaia looked imperious as ever as she entered the house and strolled towards its centre, to once again explain her actions. Her long, flowing dress brightly adorned with stars and sequins, her hair large and stiff; making her look...
