(A/N Big thanks to everyone for the Power stones and Golden tickets, they mean a lot. As usual, please don't hesitate to comment or drop a review. ENJOY)
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Dennis visibly flinched. He knew how ruthless and brutal the Chronos could be; for some reason, he didn't think the lady was bluffing.
He didn't notice before, but now that he checked, he realised he couldn't read how strong she was and that in itself was terrifying.
"My apologies," he said immediately, bowing his head. Pushing his frustrations inwards, he couldn't gamble, not now.
"Apologies? Why would you apologise, when they're clearly in the wrong!!" Grandpa Jude said, his voice aggrieved.
The murmur around them grew, the discontent among the Ivory growing.
"Silence!!!" Dennis' voice boomed, putting an end to their complaints.
