Promotion into the king's council meant he could become a permanent fixture on the palace walls.
"Lieutenant is just so boring, though," Fonzi said, putting his hands on his hips. "There's no spice. Not as exciting as being a finger."
And he wanted to believe they were still friends.
A fluttering of wings came from the window, and Shane glanced up, setting down his quill pen.
It felt like being among them, but invisibly. Community in loneliness. Connection without rejection.
Another one for the drawer that was steadily growing fuller and fuller and threatening to spill into the rest of his life.
Shrimp, demanding pets with a loud mrow. Shane smiled, stroking behind the cat's ears as he cuddled him up to his chest.
"On the plus side, we don't have to worry about any of these," Shane said, tapping the sea serpent on the cover. "They can't fit in our fountains."
"Ewwwwwwwwwwwww," a nasally voice pitched from behind him.
At the same time, Alan and Lara turned their heads, coming face-to-face with a complete stranger who looked how they sounded.
If anything, it will be a highlight of someone's day to witness your proposal. Knowing you, I'm sure it'll be a touching moment for whoever is present. I wish you both well for your future together."
"I dust off their gold coins in their money dungeon."
Hmm now that name sounds familiar ;D
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