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It was early morning in Falgreth as Malnar\u2019s ship, the Meteor<\/em>, landed. Evoking the image of its namesake, the ship was painted in fiery colors. Elmar and Orthena were on either side of Arsha. The ramp lowered and Malnar, a brunette woman in a dress of red, orange, and yellow, came down. Her hairpiece on the back of her hair was floral and in the same red, orange, and yellow and her pink-tinted lips were in a smile. \u201cIt\u2019s been too long, Foxy!\u201d she called to Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve missed you, Bonfire!\u201d cheered Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re late,\u201d remarked Elmar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSorry,\u201d replied Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s the threshold of the M9 molecule?\u201d asked Orthena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c40 electron volts, Ms. Orthena,\u201d answered Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThird brightest star from Umbarin?\u201d quizzed Elmar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cView from where, Mr. Elmar?\u201d asked Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOver-realm,\u201d replied Elmar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cArax, or Betora, if you prefer the original Seraphim name,\u201d answered Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026Not bad,\u201d commented Elmar. \u201cNow, would you mind a hug?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWouldn\u2019t mind at all!\u201d said Malnar as she opened her arms for a hug. She was embraced by all three. \u201cI didn\u2019t expect a pop-quiz,\u201d chuckled Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJust making sure one of my best students,\u201d rumbled Orthena, \u201cdidn\u2019t forget she was a scientist while being a princess.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow could I forget?\u201d asked Malnar. \u201cI still have nightmares of your Magi-calculus final.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMuch as I would like to play catch-up,\u201d interjected Arsha, \u201cwe have a kidnapping to address.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSpare no details,\u201d replied Malnar as everyone walked towards the Endeavor<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enfanti and Delga sat in their cell. Delga\u2019s chains were designed to keep a Frostik\u2019s claws and hidden tail stinger from being utilized. Delga had forgotten his civilized demeanor as he thrashed about, trying to break the chains, cursing in the Frostik language all the while. Enfanti had never seen Delga so riled. It made her drop her cool fa\u00e7ade, huddling in fear in a corner. After expending his energy, Delga dropped to the floor. Enfanti kept her distance for a bit before slowly crawling to him. When she was close enough, her hand went up to his shoulder. The instant she made contact, Delga drooped lower, feeling ashamed. \u201cMaster?\u201d asked Enfanti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m robbed of use of my natural weapons,\u201d sighed Delga, \u201cand how do I respond? By acting like an animal? What kind of knight am I?\u201d Enfanti took this as a que to get closer and hug him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll get out of this,\u201d she assured softly. As soon as she said it, the chains started dragging them to opposite walls. They kept resisting, but it was no good. They resigned themselves to being separated and sat down, which was unfortunate for Delga as when he sat down, he cried out in pain. \u201cWhat\u2019s the matter?!\u201d Enfanti called from her spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know!\u201d gasped Delga. \u201cI think I sat on something!\u201d Enfanti then got an idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGuard!\u201d she called. \u201cMy master is in pain! I\u2019m stuck on my side! Please! Help him!\u201d The guard entered the room and headed over to Delga\u2019s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLet me see,\u201d he grunted. Delga stood up and turned around. There was a large sliver of wood stuck in his right butt cheek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGet it out!\u201d cried Delga. The pain was causing him to shake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKeep still so I can do something!\u201d snapped the guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJust yank on it!\u201d growled Delga. There was a brief jingle, but the guard was too busy with his task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is going to hurt,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt already hurts!\u201d hissed Delga. \u201cJust take it out!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you say so,\u201d sighed the guard. He gripped it and yanked it out hard and quick. Delga elicited one last gasp of pain. \u201cNow,\u201d said the guard as he tossed the splinter aside and turned to Enfanti, \u201ckeys!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat keys?\u201d asked Enfanti innocently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t play dumb,\u201d growled the guard. \u201cyour intelligence and resourcefulness are renowned throughout the Realms. I heard the jingle of keys hitting each other. You used a levitation spell while I was distracted by your master\u2019s pain to bring the keys to your side. You have them behind your back and are most likely trying to undo the locks on your chains. I\u2019m not falling for it, so give them back!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe keys?\u201d asked Enfanti in a cutesy voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, the keys!\u201d roared the guard, losing his patience. \u201cWhen I want the keys back, you give them to me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAll right, if you say so,\u201d chuckled Enfanti. She then decked the guard in the eye with four of the keys between her fingers. The guard howled in pain at the loss of his eye and was scrambling around in his medical pouch for a regeneration potion. Enfanti took that time to free herself and undid all the locks to her chains. She then leapt over the guard and ran towards Delga, setting to work on undoing his locks. The guard then found the necessary potion and drank it, washing his eye socket out of any excess blood that might interfere with the regeneration process. When he got his depth perception back, the guard snarled and ran towards Enfanti and Delga. Delga\u2019s tail was freed first, so he ejected the concealed stinger and stuck it into the guard\u2019s neck. Knockout venom flooded the guard\u2019s systems and he fell to the floor. Enfanti breathed a sigh of relief as she undid the rest of the locks. Soon, Delga was freed and started going towards the door, limping a bit. \u201cMaster, wait!\u201d called Enfanti as she rummaged through the medical pouch. She pulled out a disc with green goo in it. Its function is to accelerate the healing process of any breaks in any skin. \u201cRub this over the wound,\u201d instructed Enfanti as she handed it to Delga. Delga did so, bending over to get to the wound. His back was to Enfanti. A snort of amusement escaped her nose before she started laughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t funny!\u201d snapped Delga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSorry\u2026Master,\u201d giggled Enfanti, \u201cbut\u2026but it\u2026!\u201d she then returned to laughing. Delga then realized she was laughing at his mooning position towards her and joined in her laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2026you know\u2026what\u2019s\u2026funny\u2026funnier?\u201d he said between laughs. \u201cI don\u2019t\u2026I don\u2019t think\u2026this\u2026this thing\u2026works!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s\u2026it\u2019s elec\u2026electrically stimu\u2026\u201d Enfanti got out before laughing again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh!\u201d laughed Delga. \u201cI forgot\u2026forgot to\u2026turn it on!\u201d He pressed a button on the disc and returned to rubbing it over the wound. A cooling relief washed over the area and Delga sighed in relief. \u201cOh, that\u2019s better!\u201d he said softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy sides!\u201d gasped Enfanti as her laughter died down. She gave a sigh of joy as Delga finished with the regenerator goo and turned it off. \u201cI know your detractors call you an ass,\u201d giggled Enfanti, \u201cbut I doubt they use that context.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt DOES give a new meaning to that word,\u201d chuckled Delga. \u201cIs there a medical scanner in that pouch? I have no idea how long my venom takes on a Troll before wearing off.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRight here,\u201d replied Enfanti as she pulled out a boxy device and waved it over the guard. She then checked the readings and confusion crossed her features. \u201cHeartbeat\u2019s twice as fast as a Troll,\u201d she reported. \u201cHis blood pressure\u2019s lower than a Troll. His dermal makeup is\u2026Master, this isn\u2019t a Troll, it\u2019s a genetically modified Goblin!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA Goblin?!\u201d yelped Delga. He then remembered the rumors. \u201cThe Diamond Consortium HAS been infiltrated!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe need to tell the Under-king,\u201d declared Enfanti. \u201cLet\u2019s get out of here!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRight!\u201d agreed Delga. Using a simple camouflage spell, they slipped towards the entrance to the building unseen. At least, unseen until they were caught by the light coming in through the door\u2019s window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTHERE\u2019S A SHADOW BY THE DOOR!\u201d warned a Consortium Member. \u201cSOMEONE\u2019S SNEAKING OUT!\u201d The alarm was raised and the spell was cancelled. Delga used his strength to tear the door down and they ran into the streets. They got a good glimpse of the building they were in, what the building\u2019s number was, and what street they were on. They managed to evade the guards, but something happened to Delga\u2019s memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGreat!\u201d he muttered. \u201cAn amnesia spell activated when we left the street! I can\u2019t remember their address!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t worry, I still remember it,\u201d assured Enfanti. \u201cMy eye recorded everything. We were held at 2708 Stonetrap Lane, Falgreth, 478096.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEnfanti, you are magnificent!\u201d praised Delga. \u201cLet\u2019s raise the\u2026!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour Highnesses!\u201d shouted a voice. \u201cOver there! I see them!\u201d Delga and Enfanti whirled around to see Orthena leading Elmar, Malnar, and Arsha towards them. They were embraced warmly and asked multiple times if they were alright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour Highnesses, we\u2019re fine,\u201d assured Enfanti, \u201cbut not the Consortium. We have proof that it was infiltrated by Dwelga Goblins.\u201d She then explained what happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is treason!\u201d growled Malnar. \u201cMy father must be informed of this!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLet\u2019s return to our ships then, and do so,\u201d declared Arsha. \u201cMy father should be informed as well.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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