Natalie leaned back in the chair and looked at the rafters, motes of dust drifting lazily in the lamplight. “Twelve preserve me…†she mutters, rubbing her forehead, “What am I doing here?â€
The idea had been perfect in her mind. Who better to carry out the task than a known Garlean and past enemy of the city? Askier was convenient, easy to manipulate, and disposable. If he spoke about his mission, none would believe him, and if he became too troublesome, he could be eliminated. Why, then did she feel so uneasy?
Perhaps it was the task itself.
“Roen…†she sighs, silently cursing her friends troublesome heritage. If the woman found out, she’d never forgive Natalie, oath sister or not. Natalie chuckles bitterly, not only would she take away a brother from Roen, but a sister as well. Finally she exhales and stands, “Roen is strong†she reassures herself, “And after this, she’ll have nothing weighing her down…†she smiles and seats her Brass Blade helmet onto her head.
“I’ll envy her.â€
The idea had been perfect in her mind. Who better to carry out the task than a known Garlean and past enemy of the city? Askier was convenient, easy to manipulate, and disposable. If he spoke about his mission, none would believe him, and if he became too troublesome, he could be eliminated. Why, then did she feel so uneasy?
Perhaps it was the task itself.
“Roen…†she sighs, silently cursing her friends troublesome heritage. If the woman found out, she’d never forgive Natalie, oath sister or not. Natalie chuckles bitterly, not only would she take away a brother from Roen, but a sister as well. Finally she exhales and stands, “Roen is strong†she reassures herself, “And after this, she’ll have nothing weighing her down…†she smiles and seats her Brass Blade helmet onto her head.
“I’ll envy her.â€
