Payments Due

[Rose Swan]

"I don't know, Espera. I really don't know." Melody sighed again, just hoping it would all work out in the end.

[Taiylor Wallace]

"You'll see," he encouraged.
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A full day passed before Pent returned on his own, unhurt. He assured everyone that rogal was coming close behind with found allies, old loyalists from Mordune's non-human districts, including old Brevir's kin. Several werecreatures and elves followed, wanting to see their king and queen once more, to help them retake the lost country back once and for all.

[Rose Swan]

Amelia and Melody greeted Pent with joy that he had returned, and were thrilled that they had gotten some allies while they were out. Their army had been weakened a little during the battle for the town they had hidden out in, and the new allies would help build themselves up. She was thrilled to hear more from Brevir as well. She had missed him after all this time.

[Taiylor Wallace]

An hour behind Pent, Rogal came with at least two-hundred non-humans from Mordune, Brevir and his kin at the head with their King. "Amelia, me lass!" Brevir called. He was well into his sixties by now, but he didn't look like he'd aged a day. He slid off his horse and came to hug her tight. "Ah, me bonny gel, ye've grown! And look at ye, I didn't think ya could get any prettier, darlin'."

[Rose Swan]

Amelia smiled with a sense of satisfaction that Rogal came home alive and well, and that Brevir was still alive as well. She hugged the old dwarf happily with laughter. "It's good to see you again too. You haven't changed a bit. Thank you for your help." she said finally.

Melody ran and hugged her father, glad he was home alright. "Alright, you won. Two weeks." she laughed a little.

[Taiylor Wallace]

"O' course, lass, anythin' for me ol' country and me queen."
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Rogal hugged his daughter in tight, "You know I have to kill him now, right?" He laughed, only teasing.

[Rose Swan]

"And there's also a princess involved too, you'll be surprised to know. Rogal and I had a daughter not long after we were exiled, she's actually with him now. It's miraculous how we've kept Melody out of Reculier's sight for so long." Amelia smiled.

"You'll have to get through me first!" Melody was laughing along with him, and ended up climbing up on his back like she had done before the war stirred up again. Those were simpler, happier times, and it made her glad to relive them.

[Taiylor Wallace]

"A little lady, eh? Aye, Reculier's got no idea ye have a daughter. He knows ye've got a son, but 'e don't care about 'im 'cause 'e knows yer boy's adopted." Brevir smiled, "Ye've done a grand job so far, me gel."
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Rogal laughed gladly, all troubles pushed aside for a moment, and he carried Melody over to Brevir and Amelia.

[Rose Swan]

Amelia beamed as the pair approached her and Brevir. "And here's the little mischief maker now. Melody, your father's exhausted, don't wear him out anymore by pretending he's a tree fit for climbing. This is Brevir, an old family friend. He's been a major help to us and my parents for years."

Melody rolled her eyes. "Clearly he's still carrying me, so he's fine for now, Mom. Relax a little, you'll hurt yourself." she teased gently. Hello there, Brevir. Nice to meet you." Her teasing smirk turned to a welcoming grin in a second.

[Taiylor Wallace]

Brevir laughed heartily, "Amelia, she's jes like ye used t'be!" He smiled to Melody, "Yer mother was quite th'rebel when she was 'round yer age. Always skippin' 'er classes, runnin' about with that ol' witch... who was that boy again?" Brevir smirked to Rogal, and Rogal rolled his eyes.