A Strong Mother Figure ~ by SaralynArati

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He rides only at dusk or later, and dresses much like an Imperial Messenger, except all in black. Estel wonders if this is some "counter-vigilante" seeking to capture the Sword of Justice. The Central Kingdom is reluctant to set bounties, but in this case, there is a modest monetary incentive for anyone who can rid them of the ruffian. The other women agree that this is very likely, and caution Shooting Star and Summer Wind against their impersonations until more is known about this rider.

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SaralynArati

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For a few days, there is nothing going on in the countryside to tempt the Sword of Justice to intervene, so the four women spend a lot of time talking about one thing and another, and discussing what is to be done about the future. Can they set a trap for the letter author? If so, how, exactly? Shooting Star's mother is not the only one to feel that such a scheme is too risky. One curious thing does occur, however; a horseman is now haunting the roadways, doing no harm, but acting strangely.

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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Thanks so much, TudorQueen!! I hope you catch the ending of this episode of the tale, which should be in about 3 dolls! :)

10 years ago

TheTudorQueen16

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Original ;)

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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"You've each done very well," she tells them, as though she has known Silver Fox's sisters all their lives instead of just meeting them. "But I can't stop feeling there's something that you've overlooked, and that you should have asked for more help, sooner." "We didn't want to impose upon our friends by involving them in plots, much less exposing them to danger," Summer Wind says, explaining the Central Kingdom viewpoint. "Plus, there are so few among the Court we can trust," adds Smoke Cat.

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SaralynArati

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Ironically, the first thing Shooting Star's mother does, after listening to the entire story, is to demand to be taken to the message delivery post to mail a letter of her own. There is no harm evident in this, so Estel accompanies her. They then proceed to the Imperial Library, where the elderly woman is thrilled by the very proximity of so many books; she is an avid reader, but has not had much opportunity to indulge her passion before now. Later, at home, she praises the trio's ingenuity.

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SaralynArati

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They are positive, though, that whatever he does, it will happen soon. The introduction of Estel's mother into the equation would seem to be a calming influence, especially with Silver Fox gone away, but they have allowed it to be whispered abroad that she is a very powerful magician. What if she were able to discover his identity? That must not happen until the husband is dead and the young widow, the "dusky goddess of the sea", united with her worshiper. The timetable is now accelerated.

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