The terrified minor noble, who had just wanted to complain about his taxes, did not stay to argue. He dropped his piece of paper on the grass, turned around, and ran out of the giant iron gates of the Vaelxuan Palace as fast as his little legs could carry him. He was crying big tears and screaming about monsters.
Arkin slowly put his heavy, shiny broadsword back into its holder with a loud clack. Koa closed his mouth, hiding his sharp, venom-dripping fangs, and smoothed out the front of his neat green clothes. They both turned around to look at Lexianna. They looked very proud of themselves, like two big dogs who had just chased away a very scary squirrel.
Lexianna crossed her arms and shook her head. "You both are completely ridiculous," she sighed, but a tiny smile played on her lips. It was nice to not have to deal with grumpy men complaining about money.
