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'I'm sure it didn't happen here'

The old woman appeared relieved

'In your for sithy discourse on all cere the queen's attention He ended with one where the celebrants drank wine, syod, and ate bread that represented his body

'I like it,' the queen said 'Perhaps we should discuss the symbolism with the Blessed Sisters We could do it e are explaining the need to correct errors in their calendar

'There is another matter,' she continued 'When I stand before the people and tell them about my dream The one in which the Holy Mother named you as War Master I need to be confident that you are well versed in the reply'

'I am, Majesty' Tom bowed deeply 'Thunder son of Storm Cloud has helped me compose my speech of acceptance'

A fire burned in the chariot enclosure andand drinking beer Tost them and went to speak to the little man

'Have you any news on the princess?' he asked

Thunder shook his head

'Her Majesty is worried about her,' Tom said 'And she's very unhappy about today's cere hasn't been done about it'

A girl brought To his attention to Thunder

'Don't you people ever think about the pressure Her Majesty is under?She's getting on in years You can't expect her to go on handling things as if she were still a young woman'

'We are aware that Her Majesty has reached a most difficult part of the Noble Way which it is her lot to follow,' Thunder replied stiffly

To like a pompous prick Aren't you worried about the old lady?'

'I'm as worried as anyone, Sky Warrior'

'Well If you're worried, why don't you ht's cereot the Sisters of Rebirth to do so about it?'

Thunder adjusted his sword and ran his hand through his hair 'That's soet involved in'

Tom knew the technique It was the one Thunder used whenever he wanted to shrink in importance He admired him for it Most people went out of their way to appear more important than they were