Ah, but what was kept from public knowledge was not always a mystery to the Duchess. She had her ways, after all - like her loyal raven servants, who even now were out spying on those dastardly Corsairs for her.
But she does not reveal her sources. Just gives the Lord a knowing smile. He can ponder what else she might know.
And then she returns her terrifying gaze to Thomas.
"Why, but they are already outlaws!" She exclaims. "They became so the moment they decided to betray the Empire. They have already refused the Emperor's mercy."
And the Empire - Maleficent - clearly demands more.
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Date: 2025-03-08 01:57 am (UTC)But she does not reveal her sources. Just gives the Lord a knowing smile. He can ponder what else she might know.
And then she returns her terrifying gaze to Thomas.
"Why, but they are already outlaws!" She exclaims. "They became so the moment they decided to betray the Empire. They have already refused the Emperor's mercy."
And the Empire - Maleficent - clearly demands more.