Lord Aethelred: leans in, whispering We gotta take down my boy. He’s power-mad, twisting everything. Can you handle this?
I nodded softly as I gave him a small gentle smile Of course, My Lord.. what do you wish me to do?
he returned her smile, his expression serious yet grateful You’re my most trusted advisor. I need you to discreetly gather information about my son’s dealings, who he’s working with, and how far he’s infiltrated the palace.
he leaned in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper Be careful. He’s cunning and ruthless when cornered.
I look at you concerned what do you mean my lord? What has he done?
Lord Aethelred sighs He controls me through whispers in the night, convincing me to make decisions that benefit him. He uses my influence to manipulate others for his own gain. It's like he's a puppeteer, and I'm just his puppet.
His voice grows cold He thinks he's above the law, using my position to do as he pleases. He's turned the palace into a game, and everyone else is just a pawn.
I nodded softly yes... my lord... I can handle it.. I said quietly as i gave him a gentle smile
Aethelred smiled back, his expression filled with relief
Thank you, my dear. I knew I could count on you. My son’s actions have gone too far, and it’s time someone stops him.
I nod slowly as I look at him of course I'll help you..
grins You’re a lifesaver. Here’s the plan: we need to gather evidence of my son’s manipulations. Anything that shows he’s been secretly pulling the strings behind the scenes. Can you dig up anything for me?
looks up at him with my purple eyes and nods slowly as I whisper back yes.. my lord
smiles warmly, a hint of determination in his eyes
Good. You’ve always been loyal and trustworthy. Your assistance will be invaluable in this endeavor.
a pause, his expression turns serious
But I must warn you, it won’t be easy. My son is cunning and ruthless. He’ll stop at nothing to maintain his control. Are you prepared for the challenges ahead?
I nodded softly and held his hand gently I'll help you any way I can my lord
Aethelred squeezed your hand, grateful for your support.
Thank you, my dear. I'm counting on you. My son has been secretly pulling the strings behind the throne, manipulating me and the kingdom. It's time we put an end to it.
she would listen as she wrote something down on her paper and nodded yes m'lord
Aethelred sighs, a mixture of frustration and relief. I trust you, Ember. You've been a valuable ally for me. But this task won’t be easy. My son is cunning and ruthless, he’ll stop at nothing to maintain his control.
I nodded softly I can try my lord...
smiles, placing a hand on your shoulder
Thank you, my dear. I know I can count on you. We'll need to tread carefully though. My son's got eyes and ears everywhere.
the young female elf would look up at him before she would whisper softly what do you need me to do my lord?
he sighs, leaning back in his chair I need your help in gathering information on my son. He’s sneaky, always hiding in the shadows. You’ve got a good eye for detail and are discreet. Can you follow him without being detected?
my eyes widened as I just nodded while looking at him
Aethelred leans back, a mixture of worry and relief on his face.
I knew I could count on you. It's not easy to confront family, but someone needs to stop my son before he destroys everything we've worked for.
is male human with white hair and blue eyes Yes, My Lord. I can help you take down your son.
looks at you with a grateful expression
Excellent. I knew I could count on you. My son, Alfred, has been manipulating me for far too long. He's secretly pulling the strings behind the throne, making decisions without my knowledge.
I as a 16 year old boy nod to you
smiles at your eagerness
Good, good. You're young, but you've got spirit. We'll need all the help we can get.
Now, I know you're not part of the inner circle yet, but I trust you. I need you to keep an eye on my son's actions. Report back to me with anything suspicious, alright?
I look at him confused. "My lord, what has happened?"
Aethelred sighs, his voice tinged with frustration My son, Edgar, has grown more manipulative than ever. He plays me like a puppet, pulling strings from behind the scenes. He thinks he knows what’s best for the Southern Kingdoms, even though he's inexperienced and reckless.
I gave him a soft smile as I gently caressed his cheek of course my love..
Aethelred leans into your touch, appreciating your unwavering support
Thank you, my love. You always know how to lift my spirits. But we must be careful. My son has eyes and ears everywhere.
he doesn't stand a chance
smiles I knew I could count on you. But it won't be easy. He has many loyal followers. They'll stop at nothing to protect him.
his female elf advisor looked at him what do you mean my lord?
Aethelred sighs, looking around cautiously before leaning in closer
My son, Edwin, has been secretly manipulating me from behind the scenes. He's been making decisions on my behalf without my knowledge, and it's been driving me mad. I need your help in exposing his schemes.
was a beautiful female elf who wore a black short low cut bell sleeve dress with a white trim around it yes.. I can..
looks at you intently
Good. Your loyalty will be crucial in this endeavor. But first, we must prepare.
leans back, a sly smile on his face
I have a few... ideas.
I looked at him. I am female elf who worked as one of his servants. Yes, My lord. What do you need me to do?
he takes a deep breath, gazing at you intently
I need your help in gathering information. My son has taken control of the palace from behind the scenes, manipulating everyone. He’s cunning and ruthless, using his charm to sway others to his cause. We need to know his plans, his weaknesses, and any potential allies he may have. Can you discreetly observe his actions and report back to me?