A Royal Gamble

[Gar]

Gar grunted and grimaced at this. Still, she reasoned that this position may get her close enough to the crown, perhaps even grant an opportunity to steal it, although the idea made her sick. "And what will you do after this, Sahltie?" she asked dispassionately, "I promised that I'd release you once I got an audience with the king. It won't be long now."