Original X-roads-2003

    The Robe appeared in front of Cas, dropping her weapons on the ground, then disappearing.
    I raised an eyebrow and started walking towards the castle as Cas started re-equipping herself. “What are we going to do about the girls?” I questioned Sertoff as he walked beside me.
    “We have to tell the Emperor they’re here.”
    “Are you stupid or just ignorant?” I scoffed, “You know what he’ll do to them. There are some people that would keep a secret, there’s no reason he should have to know.”
    “You intend to lie to Kilji?” his voice low.
    “Lie is such a strong word.” I motioned with my hands. “How bout just keeping our mouths shut.”
    “That’s lying.” he corrected me.
    “No it’s not.” I corrected him. “It’s called protecting me and mine!
    Sertoff grabbed hold of my left arm and spun me around to face him. “If you want to lie to Kilji, then you do it. But don’t expect me to back you up when he finds out the truth.”
    “I would never dream of it.” I jerked loose of his grip and started walking further ahead.
    Jamie rushed up to my side, “Lookz like you got whut you wanted.”
    “What?” I looked at him as if he was insane.
    “Respect.” he glanced over his shoulder at Sertoff who was starting to fall in close to Zariaha.