Pulling the Threads Together ~ by SaralynArati

SaralynArati

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Thanks, Avalon, I really appreciate that!!

7 years ago

SaralynArati

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Thanks very much, Avalon!! I usually make simple dolls for my stories, but I try to take a little time with the ones I can "pretty up". :)

8 years ago

AvalonTheQuin

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She looks beautiful! ^^

8 years ago

SaralynArati

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Story continues on this doll: httpwww.dolldivine.com/High-Fantasy/SaralynArati-3052206

8 years ago

SaralynArati

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The student ponders a moment. "Actually, it could be a problem if we want to see du Lac survive to stand trial, since he'll have made Chandratte look foolish by getting caught... especially getting caught using the Syndicate as cover for his own personal agenda, right?" Nimuel says. "That's true," Catleya verifies. "However, I'm not concerned with how long Haraemeis du Lac lives after he's arrested. I only care about demonstrating that he's guilty of my father's murder. That's enough for me."

8 years ago

SaralynArati

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"Why would they think du Lac would do something so suicidal?" asks Catleya. "Admittedly, they might anyway, to be extra certain..." "They'd believe it if Mother... or better yet, 'auntie' Sevresina... spread word that he felt he had nothing to lose and was, indeed, spiteful enough to do exactly that," answers Velen. "My brother, the peaceful Cleric," Nimuel teases in return, "scheming to convince a Syndicate to execute someone... by the power of rumor." "To protect Cat, I would," Velen affirms.

8 years ago

SaralynArati

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"I'm an assassin. If he so much as opens his mouth to expose me, I'll kill him, and I'll make very sure he knows that," Cat states quietly. "No, that might implicate you and give weight to his bitter, spiteful accusations. You should let me kill him for you," says Prem Deva in a low, but conversational, tone. Velen sighs. "Or, Chandratte Syndicate might eliminate him before either of you have the chance, just to prevent him from revealing too much about their organization under questioning."

8 years ago

SaralynArati

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"Considering that our mother is an information merchant and our father was paranoid as part of his insanity, yes," Nimuel replies, but without rancor. "Which brings us to our next task," Cat says. "Blackmailing Lady Deyandra..." "The minute she gives her deposition, all hell will break loose," Deva warns, "so we'd better have everything else in readiness." "Catleya, have you decided what you'll do in the event that Haraemeis du Lac threatens to bring you down with him?" Velen asks, concerned.

8 years ago

SaralynArati

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"Then, too, the original dagger should still show an affinity for him, since the murder weapon has been stored virtually untouched all these years... if the police have kept it," offers Prem Deva. "They still have it listed in the ledgers," Nimuel confirms, "but physical evidence isn't open for viewing by students, so I can't be absolutely positive it hasn't been accidentally or purposefully misplaced." "My brother, the suspicious one in the family," Velen teases him, "and that's saying a lot."

8 years ago