How to react? Zale knew that Talori was safe and sound but he couldn't deny that the sight of his mother's arm made him feel sick again. It wouldn't be so farfetched for a frivolous idiot to throw up in front of everyone, would it?
He and his sister supposedly weren't close but anyone feebleminded and fainthearted would react negatively to such a sight. It didn't take much prompting for him to lose last night's dinner.
Everyone drew back in horror. "Zale! Control yourself!"
"I'm sorry! I'm not good with blood!" he choked out before emphasizing the point by throwing up again.
King Ren sighed and rubbed his forehead in agitation before looking at his guests. "I'm terribly sorry about him. My son has always had a delicate constitution."
"That is not the problem at hand," Chief Indra said emotionlessly. "The alliance is off unless you happen to have another bride available for me. There is a distinct lack of mermaids in the deep."
