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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Queen_Dopplepopolis" data-source="post: 1780733" data-attributes="member: 14323">Becoming SiblingsJustice tip-toes silently through the hallway of the palace at Hyrwl.  She is still in her white nightgown—pink roses embroidered along the cuffs of the sleeves.  With the sun just cresting the horizon,  Justice walks, as quietly as she can, to Xath’s bedroom door… knowing the elf is gone, she silently opens the door and sits on the bed only moments ago shared by Archonus and Xath.  Sitting down on the bed, she whispers, "Archonus... I need you to wake up."  Placing her hand on his shoulder, she shakes him... "Archonus... wake up, please."Archonus rolls over smiling. Half-asleep he reaches up and places his hand on Justice’s. "It's still early my love, come back to bed."She laughs... "Archonus, I know that I am devistatingly good looking... but, I am certainly not your love.  And, more importantly, I have never been in your bed.  As such, I cannot come back.”  A stern look crosses her face and, in her best motherly tone she says, "Now, wake up-- I need to speak with you."Archonus’ eyes explode open and he lunges up and out of bed. He stands on the other side of the bed wearing only his family ring on a cord necklace and pants. "By the Light Fairweather! What are you doing in here?"Hiding a smile behind a yawn, she says, "As I have said several times, I need to speak with you... this is the only time I knew you would be alone."Rubbing the back of his neck, Archonus speaks, "What did you want to talk about?"An emotion—shame?—flashes in Justice’s blue eyes.  She takes a deep breath... "Archonus, I have been harsh to you.  I have said things that were brash and mean... downright rude... and...”  Silence fills the air for several long seconds.  “I want to... apologize.”He stands there for a second without saying anything.  Looking down at the vulnerable woman on his bed, "You don't need to apologize. My actions have earned your scorn."Justice stands.  "There is nothing that you have done to earn any scorn.  I have disrespected you... disrespected your decisions and second guessedyour judgment.  If anything, I deserve the scorn.  I have trained as a leader--a leader is supposed to listen to both sides of the story... and I havebeen deaf to yours.  I am sorry, Archonus.  And, I want you to know that.  I do trust your judgment... your wisdom." Archonus shrugs his strong shoulders.  “I am no wiser then anyone else.  I don't want you to trust my judgment.  Everyone makes mistakes. The only thing i ask is that you just trust me. I've never wished you ill and I would never do anything to put you or any of the Circle at risk."Justice nods... "I know that, now. Archonus, I want you to know that your support, your approval, means a lot to me... I really look up to you... as a friend..."  She looks into Archon's eyes intently... "As a brother."Surprise fills Archonus’ eyes.  "Justice..."  He smiles the walks around the bed to hug her.  "You will always have my support. I may disagree with you sometimes, but I stand with you. No matter the cost.”Her voice cracking slightly... "Thank you."  Letting her arms drop to her sides, she looks up at Archon, biting her lip, her face flushes.  "Keep that in mind in the next couple days... There is someone that may be speaking with you."Grinning, Justice turns to leave, knowing well Archonus’ mouth is hanging open with words unsaid.  Quickly, she shuts the door and bounds back to her room.</blockquote>

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