Blink. A dying king, a war of brothers. Shortbeak. Blink. A dagger in the night, patricide and his first kill. Blink. Sorting affairs, a trip to Canterlot, a friendly chat. Blink. His third sight of red, a promise made and bloodshed. Blink. A prince besmirched, a deal struck, and payment rendered. Blink. A duke investigated, a witch found and a ship gained. Blink. A dance attended, secrets learned and secrets kept, a heavy weight not easily forgotten. Blink. A tournament, a festival, thunder, fire, and blood. Blink. Day. Blink. Night.