My Dusky Goddess of the Sea ~ by SaralynArati

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"What would be truly ideal," remarks Smoke Cat, "is if we could identify the coward, lure him into a trap, dress him as the Sword of Justice, and inform against him." Both other women nod. "Endgame," says Summer Wind. "One step at a time," confirms Shooting Star, but now all three know where they are headed. "I think we should establish doubt, at least, about Silver Fox being the Sword of Justice as soon as possible," decides Smoke Cat Watching. "What did he typically wear? Do you know?"

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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It might be just coincidence, someone anticipating her imminent widowhood in the most horribly gauche way, except that the "faithful swain" brags about having brought this about specifically to dispose of Silver Fox for her. "We are fighting a battle on two fronts," says Shooting Star to her new sisters, "which is never a good situation." "To prove Silver Fox's innocence, what we really need is for the Sword of Justice to be seen while Brother is still under lock and key," muses Summer Wind.

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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She can do better, despite her... shady history... than a former brigand and radical. It is clear from the content of the letters that they are written either by someone in the elite social circle, or the tier of servants that waits upon them, for her particular beauty in this dress, or her enchanting vivacity at that party, are not infrequently mentioned. Shooting Star's inclination is to throw them in the fire, but she doesn't need her sisters-in-law to tell her that they might be valuable.

10 years ago