~Chapter 128~
Mae stood in the open doorway at the back of the wagon, gazing down at Xial. In a way, she was admiring her own work, wanting only to delay the inevitable. They had enjoyed their evening, spending it alone together. He had been the perfect companion and guide to the city; taking her to several different parks over the course of the night to listen to the music and watch the dancing. They'd shared several more drinks and observed a number of street performers, delighting in their magical displays, but then, it came to an end.
The people had begun to act strangely, far more inebriated than they should have been and the guards were having difficulty keeping the crowds under control; as she hoped for, and expected, the barracks were emptied and even some palace guards were seen running about.
