<div class="floatleft">(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/a9cb6fe5-1097-45a3-9a43-c2b954e1df9e/ddgzqp0-22e5dd3e-cf0d-4c7e-90a2-4fcec1e0f342.jpg/v1/fill/w_900,h_888,q_70,strp/dwarf_portrait___legendary_games_by_bipicado_ddgzqp0-pre.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9MTI2MyIsInBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcL2E5Y2I2ZmU1LTEwOTctNDVhMy05YTQzLWMyYjk1NGUxZGY5ZVwvZGRnenFwMC0yMmU1ZGQzZS1jZjBkLTRjN2UtOTBhMi00ZmNlYzFlMGYzNDIuanBnIiwid2lkdGgiOiI8PTEyODAifV1dLCJhdWQiOlsidXJuOnNlcnZpY2U6aW1hZ2Uub3BlcmF0aW9ucyJdfQ.FqJ3-rjVfFEnDmuhmdqu817smoN7uy0qoZZyEhhLKkk)</div>The horned dwarf gave a glance to the thieves moving across via roof top. Open combat would not be what he does nor would he even shoot at them. Best to be aware that they were bring watched and simply proceed with caution. If they bar the way they'd regret it. In the meantime he approached the estate and took a moment to approach the gate. The races obviously would be wary of such an approach of strange armed and armored humans and took a moment to produce a scrap of rolled up parchment.<strong>"Stow the soiling of your trousers. If I want to cause trouble, I don't knock at the fucking door."</strong>he hands it off to the guard of Moonglow and spoke to the pretty thing.<strong>"Tell the hound he has visitors."</strong>the dwarf was straight to the point with some choice words. He had no need for paranoia. He drums his fingers upon his shield as he waited along with his small band of soldiers. One only need look at the sigil he bears upon the shield to know whom he aligns with. They'd hear him out in the courtyard when he gruffly talked.<br/><br/><hr/><br/><div class="floatright">(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/63b831f3-cc8e-4259-8c3f-2cc8f6edbda0/daa8qa1-01ce178b-1812-4459-a629-3401528eca5d.jpg/v1/fill/w_600,h_900,q_75,strp/commission__amevius_by_olchas_daa8qa1-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9OTAwIiwicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvNjNiODMxZjMtY2M4ZS00MjU5LThjM2YtMmNjOGY2ZWRiZGEwXC9kYWE4cWExLTAxY2UxNzhiLTE4MTItNDQ1OS1hNjI5LTM0MDE1MjhlY2E1ZC5qcGciLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9NjAwIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmltYWdlLm9wZXJhdGlvbnMiXX0.WZGYzf-5zpCz9lFgDBMEd2G3DQgu2g8UkMbsj-oc8ts)</div><div class="floatleft">(https://static1.e621.net/data/sample/d2/75/d2754e3e382f7ea019a5cbd62791b97c.jpg)</div>Darius was quiet as she spoke to him and it was clear whatever had been said had been offensive in some stead. He didn't understand the words but he could read the room.<strong>"A pity. I can only hope that I can find a replacement worthy of Captain. One that has the measure of your integrity and above all loyalty."</strong>His eyes soon looked at the guard in question as if to wordlessly ask if they'd care to repeat that in common.<strong>"Mercenaries can be bought yes but loyalty is only to gol-</strong>Consequently the conversation carried from the courtyard to the window and he paused. He took the moment to look out the window and notes the group of men outside.<strong>"Seems there's a very insistent group outside."</strong>Darius figures that if that hadn't knocked down the gate yet or tried to bring the manor down yet then they were there to talk. Might as well see what this was about.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Meanwhile Diabelle was a touch disheartened by her mother's words. Only because it meant she was on her own when it came to such affairs but she had been hoping for some measure to ensure her wombs protection or at the very least protect from a miscarriage. Apparently these were things not though on nor encountered in her mother's life. Still she had more practical advice and she took this advice well though she was a touch concerned her mother was right about being less fertile.<strong>"I hope that is not true. For the kings sake I have to bear a child for him. The better to ensure his crown."</strong>and her position as his queen and her own freedom from the duties of marrying another. Little did she realize she had already succeeded.<strong>"Ummm... this might be embarrassing to ask but do you know any... methods to help him quicken in me?"</strong>she meant besides just do more sex.