Author Archives: James Ashman
The Lupine Saga 126
Va’il begrudgingly accepted when Ruby told him it was all right that they separate while the attendants got them ready. He wanted to ask her several things, but he couldn’t muster the words on the journey to Murasaki’s city, Murasaki’s … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, family, half, Murasaki, party, resentment, Ruby, Ruby's family, Ruby's Secrets, sad and bitter, Sisters, sorrow, Va'il
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The Lupine Saga 125
“Stop there!” Va’il yelled when the two delegations arrived. “Now commanders to that rock!” “We’re the commanders, as asked,” the red commander, a middle-aged man, said. Va’il had stopped them at forty meters out. Murasaki nodded when Va’il looked at … Continue reading
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Tagged cousin, half, half-sister, Hallum, Jandese, Murasaki, puppet, queen, Queen Murasaki, Queen of Hallum, resentment, Ruby, Sister, Sisters, Va'il
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The Lupine Saga 124
The teens’ progress was somewhat slowed, considering the night they had and Va’il’s exhaustion. Va’il had packed some provisions, but he had still mostly resorted to hunting when following after Ruby. He returned to her the money pouch that had … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle, Hallum, hostage, Murasaki, Purple, return arc, Ruby, Ruby's Scheme, signet ring, Va'il, War
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The Lupine Saga 123
“Oh, so you think I should always look like a thief rolled in mud, and smell like a soldier in unwashed armor, do you, Va’il?” “Yes.” “Jerk!” Ruby laughed a bit and pushed Va’il a bit. He laughed too, but … Continue reading
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Tagged escape, Planning, Reunited, Ruby, Ruby's Scheme, Sword, training, Va'il
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The Lupine Saga 122
Ruby had nodded off throughout the day. The journey had tired her, of course, but this day she had purposefully tried napping when she could, regardless of whether it was five minutes or an hour. She had stayed still and … Continue reading
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Tagged escape, Reunited, Ruby, Ruby's Scheme, signet ring, Three clawed and two talon'd, Three days, Va'il
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