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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:01 pm
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:31 pm
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Chione relished the feeling, until she remembered where they were. Even if she would never deny that she loved Bomani, they were back in the eyes of the Court, and were already being criticized. Still, she didn't say anything. Maybe things will work out...
In the Pharaoh's receiving room the royal court was assembled to welcome the Princess back, along with those who had helped crush the resistance that had caused so much destruction. As they entered they were greeted at first by music, but the sight of her and her husband together was enough to have everyone in the room stop talking. What more, the child almost stopped the entertainment.
When they finally approached the Pharoah the music was ordered to stop. The old man, who at first was relieved by the familiar site of his daughter, stood, perplexed at the sight. "What is this?" He asked simply.
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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 3:56 am
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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:09 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:12 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:30 pm
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"Chione," The Pharaoah turned to face his daughter. "Don't tell me that this is true." Chione, in turn, looked away. She took a deep breath, knowing that she couldn't turn. Bomani had already told her father what had happened, in short. So, she had no right not to take any responsibility, either.
"Father, Bomani is my husband. And this is my son, your grandson, Anpu." She said simply, turning the little bundle a bit so that the ruler can see the face of the child. However, the Pharaoh averted his eyes, and began to pace. "Bomani," he said, "what were my orders, to you, when you left the Palace?!"
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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:32 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:46 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:48 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:32 pm
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 6:20 am
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 7:57 pm
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 7:59 pm
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:03 pm
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:08 pm
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"I had an equal responsibility." Bomani said, looking at Chione, then at her father. "I had to keep Chione safe, whatever the cost. And then, I had to make sure that, when my child came, he, and Chione, were provided for, and safe. So you see, I know about responsibility, about family. So what, if this man is powerful? Is that who you want on the throne? a man with a great army? And what is that going to allow for? An expansion to the kingdom by force? Is that what you wish? Or do you wish for a king who knows what it means to care, to truly care, for people?"
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