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Theda paused and lowered her hand before smiling. The flight craft descended until it was hovering off the ice in front of her. “What brings you here?” she asked as Khrx climbed out. She glanced at the blob of curtains and Luke. “And who might these two be?”
“This is my husband,” Anaheim said, grabbing Luke’s wrist. She pulled him out of the flight craft even though he didn’t comply and acted like a limp doll. His body slumped against the cold ground with only has arm in the air held by Anaheim. “Lukroix Adveign Desrigard.” She kicked his rib, causing him to twitch. She flashed Theda a smile when there was no other reaction. “He must be tired.”
“My god,” Duchess Rose said as she slumped towards the ground, kneeling in front of Theda. “I am your lowly servant, Elizabeth Rose, lord of the vampires. Please, forgive me for not showing my face. The sunlight is quite strong here.”
“Oh? Lord of an undying race?” Theda asked, a wry smile appearing on her lips. “You have guts showing up in front of my door. Shall we test just how immortal vampires are?”
“My, my god,” Duchess Rose said, lowering her head until it touched the ground.
Theda snorted. “It was just a joke. Calm down.”
“Where’s Fufu?” Khrx asked, tugging on Theda’s dress.
“Who?” Theda asked as she reached down and ruffled Khrx’s hair.
“Fufu,” Khrx said as he stood on his tiptoes and held his arm over his head. “She’s about this tall. And she’s white with very fluffy fur.”
“Oh!” Theda said, raising her eyebrows. “That creature I caught earlier. You know it? I’ll bring you to her, come in.” She grabbed Khrx’s hand and led him towards the entrance to the mansion. She turned her head, glancing at the three tagalongs. “You can come in too. In fact, I insist you do.”
“Yes, my god,” Duchess Rose said as she jolted to her feet and shuffled after Theda. Anaheim glared at Luke, who was still acting unresponsive, and tugged him to the mansion, making sure to place as many clumps of ice in Luke’s path as possible. His face easily broke through them, but he didn’t make a sound.
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Awakening Cycle 1,072,362: Day 47.
Dear Diary,
I’m finally going to reunite with Fufu!!!!!
Love,
Khrx