Original X-roads-2003

    Our small band entered the throne room, Emperor Kilji leaned forward. His hands laced together in front of him, elbows resting on either arm rest of his throne. His eyes narrowed as he studied me, “What are you hiding, Assassin?”
    My looks turned to Sertoff, he stood hands behind his back staring straight forward. I shifted my glance back to Kilji, “I don’t know what your talking about.” I shrugged.
    Two soldiers rushed to my back.
    I rolled my eyes and shifted my weight. “What are you going to do? Throw me back in the dungeon? Beat it out of me maybe?” I half laughed. “I don’t think so.” I dared him now.
    He sat back in throne raising his fingertips to his lips.
    The two soldiers grabbed me from behind, pulling my hands behind my back.
    I shook my head, some people can’t take a hint. I’m not telling him anything, he’s done such a wonderful job so far with getting secrets out of me… Does he ever give up? “I guess this means dinner’s off.” I smirked at him.
    Daemon walked to my side and kneeled to Kilji. “Patience Emperor.” his head bowed to the ground as he talked. “There are ways to make her talk if you desire.” he glanced sideways at me.
    “No there’s not.” I shook my head and looked at Kilji.
    “Yes there is.” Sertoffs cold gaze rested on me.
    I sighed, yeah like Sertoff had any luck getting me to do anything either.
    His sword rested on my left shoulder, “Things change Assassin.” he warned.
    “I will not be requiring your services further,” Kilji stood from his throne and addressed Sertoff. “Not on this day.” he walked out of the room to the right.
    Sertoff sheathed his sword as the soldiers ushered me into the other room.