Bond Senara jumped back and Eryl snatched at her arm, pulling her behind him. "What is this?" He continued looking around the room, trying to find the source of the voice. The egg rocked again and the voice said, Hello. It occurred to Senara that she wasn't hearing the voice with her ears, but in … Continue reading Blackbird Flies: Chapter Nine
Reorient Senara almost sagged with relief when she stood to leave the dining hall and found Eryl stationed along the wall behind her seat. Among everything else she'd gleaned from the night's conversation, the fact that the delegation planned on remaining for a whole month meant she needed to talk to the guard as soon … Continue reading Blackbird Flies: Chapter Eight
Delegation Senara wasn't sure how treaty discussions could be tedious and fascinating at the same time, but somehow, they were. From the looks she and Enyon shared during the council meetings that filled the next week, he felt much the same. She loved learning all of the details behind the production of Sunpeak's various trade … Continue reading Blackbird Flies: Chapter Seven
Juggling After a week, the weather cleared enough to allow the court guests to return home. Senara's day-to-day slipped back into the usual routine of meetings with the chamberlain and her mother in the morning, followed by carrying out the tasks she was assigned as a result of these meetings. Every few days there was … Continue reading Blackbird Flies: Chapter Six
Renew Eryl almost dropped the egg but caught himself, lowering it with gentle hands to the spot she'd indicated. "I beg your pardon, your Highness?" "We're going to hatch it," she repeated. "I don't think it's fair to leave it tucked in some dusty corner forever, never getting the chance to be born. Besides, the … Continue reading Blackbird Flies: Chapter Five
Hideaway Despite Father's foul mood, or maybe because of it, Mother insisted on hosting a salon after lunch. Senara was expected to be there, front and center, leading the conversation. Her mother sniffed in disappointment when she turned up in her rather plain gown with her hair in a sloppy braid wrapped loosely around her … Continue reading Blackbird Flies: Chapter Four
Promise The egg was heavy. "I cannot believe I let you talk me into this, your Highness." "Tell yourself it was an order, if that makes you feel any better." "I don't actually take my orders from you. Your Highness." "Hmph. Just help me get it into the wardrobe. Please." Eryl shot her a dubious … Continue reading Blackbird Flies: Chapter Three
Hey, there readers! How are you? I hope life is treating you well and if not, I hope you are finding joy where you can. It's been a weird roller coaster of a month, y'all, but I'm definitely finding and making my own joy where I can. I've got some happy things to share if … Continue reading June Updates
Pyre This time of year, darkness fell early and fast. Senara now wore the woolen leggings and tunic she donned for archery practice, with a thick cloak on top of that. At least my hair was already pinned up for dinner, she thought, pushing a stray lock from her face as she slipped out of … Continue reading Blackbird Flies: Chapter Two
Interrupted Senara poked at her dinner, wondering how much longer until she might excuse herself from the table. She'd been looking forward to a light dinner in her own rooms tonight, but a cold snap this morning caused the cancellation of her father's scheduled hunting trip. That meant that not only did Senara not get … Continue reading Blackbird Flies: Chapter One
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