Deadlines and Commitments

He nodded at her complements a small smile appearing on his black lips as she spoke, mentioning his cartography. The word had been used in his homeland but never in Boreas and he found himself surprised that the woman knew the word. “You are very kind.” He breathed, still amazed by her appearance.

He cleared his throat suddenly at her question and he straightened slightly as he prepared to answer. “They are vile creatures, with no shred of decency, spoiling the land and taking captives as they please.” He explained, hoping to drive her toward his cause. “My father was a former captive of theirs and what he experienced under them was unspeakable.” He added, his hackles rising slightly as he remembered his proud father’s words the day he told them of what he underwent in his time in captivity.

“I came to Boreas to avenge his honor and have sworn a pledge to crush the Abraxas in whatever form they take.”  He explained, his tone stern and serious.

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