backdated to 29 March
The man that so soon was about to challenge Larkspur’s size had taken only a slight detour before he began to make his way to the Boss’ lair. Rocks, metals, bag and the stiffening carcass of the rabbit was dumped off close to home, but the true treasure’s weight remained dangling over his broad shoulder. He was beginning to feel her weight, and had found it necessary to switch shoulder from time to time to avoid growing a slick ache, but it wasn’t much to speak of and nothing to complain about. Salmon tongue leaped out to moisten black lips, and he thought of the cold piece of rabbit that would await him once he had delivered his package.
It was rare for Pandemic D’Angelo to seek out Sirius, but it would likely send an immediate signal that he had a valid reason for doing so. The Family member had never managed to warm up to the uncle with the crown of thorns, but the need to prove that he was still useful despite living part time in Freetown for educational purposes seemed to grow dire within him. The D’Angelo wished others to see his worth, and offering a newly captured slave at the King’s dirty feet was a start. A year or more from today, the son of the Associate was likely to be knowledgeable enough to practise blacksmith on his own and open a workshop, but it was far away and he thought it would be worthwhile to pick up a second profession of sorts while he had time off from his teachers in the trade town.
He had obviously delivered a good blow to the woman he was carrying, for she had been out for hours now. If he remained lucky, she would remain unconscious for a little longer. Once he reached the outskirts of the area that the Boss claimed as his, he paused, unwilling to invade his King’s quarters without allowance. Scent suggested that Sirius was home, though. ”Sirius?” the dark voice of the Arbiter’s son growled, slightly hushed. ”It’s Pandemic. I request an audience.” Drawing a deep breath, he waited.
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