"I doubt he'd be that obvious," Mercia said dismissively of their father and the implied possibility of an affair.
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His expression was more thoughtfully considering than concerned as he walked along at his sister's side.
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"Perhaps there is some sort of trouble that he, for whatever reason, is attempting to handle alone. Though why he'd not at least bring his sons into it..."
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Or his daughters either for that matter as they were all tough enough. Girls were girls but the girls of Vlad Tepes were still? Tepes blooded and thus tough.
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"Unless he's helping someone else in their trouble and thus keeping their secret," he continued to muse once they were properly alone on the night street.
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People were in sight but not in ear shot and he spoke quietly.
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"Perhaps he owes someone a favor and is paying with aid and silence," he speculated.
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"If I happen to see him, I'll simply ask," he said with a wink, hoping to lighten his sister's mood.
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I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.
Kat