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They exit the cathedral together, both wearing red hoods. Outside, two carriages wait: The red royal carriage — his, and a black carriage — unknown, ominous. Ladybug hops into the black one and pushes the door open wider.
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Traeven hesitates.
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He looks back at the cathedral, at the glowing mountain‑city he once feared to even enter. Now he is bound to it — tied by a cord he can't break loose from.
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He chooses the black carriage.
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Inside sit: Jezebel, the priestess — jewels dangling from her nose to her ear.
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Queen Alexandra, regal, cruel, beautiful.
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Ladybug, now unhooded, watching him with interest.
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The carriage begins to move. Traeven sits stiffly, trying not to look terrified.
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Traeven:
“Where are we headed?”
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All three women look at him.
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None answer.
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His instincts flare.
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Ladybug leans forward.
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Ladybug:
“You want to know why you’re here... What we want...Where you’re going...right?”
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Queen Alexandra giggles softly.
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Ladybug:
“You’ve been chosen by the council. We’ve been recruiting others for months. But have been watching you for years... Studying you.”
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Ladybug:
“All three of us are council members. And all three of us are aligned with Cat, through the Renegade Council…
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Traeven freezes.
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Ladybug:
“You’ve already been branded as a Renegade — red, yellow, blue. Each leader part of a secret organization meant to overthrow corrupt kings and leaders in the councils control.”
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Traeven removes his hood over his head and adjusts his black suit, trying to regain composure.
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Queen Alexandra leans in, eyes sharp.
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Queen Alexandra:
“We can handle your assignment for you, if that's ok with you of course ...What we need is your cooperation. Red is old-fashioned, abominable, strict and unwavering . Blue is out of control, drunk on blood, and his record killing spree.... They have to go.”
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Jezebel slides closer, placing a hand on his knee.
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Jezebel:
“Think of the security and freedom you’ll have with us. We do need you Traeven, we can form the most powerful alliance in Province...”
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Her grip tightens.
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Jezebel:
“But we need a face.”
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Ladybug cuts in.
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Ladybug:
“We’re heading to the Whispering Estates. That is where the hit will be taking place, you will receive credit for it. We are aware that you have influence in politics. Hasan will gather troops to fight Cat — and when he does, he’s finished.”
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Traeven listens, overwhelmed, head shifting between each speaker.
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Queen Alexandra’s smile widens.
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Queen Alexandra:
“So tell us, Traeven… will you stay with us, The Renegades, as you’ve already agreed? Will you take the position of leader — with us lifting you up in all our faith?”
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Jezebel leans in again, whispering against his cheek.
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Jezebel:
“Will you do anything we ask? In return we will make sure you are satisfied, that your thoughts, input, and leaderships direction will be considered, instilled, and executed with firm preciseness.”
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Traeven blushes, turning his face away, almost disturbed.
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Jezebel giggles and retreats.
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Ladybug finishes:
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Ladybug:
“Red has to go. Blue has to go. We’ll handle your assignment. You just keep the priest and Hasan at bay for now. We need more time to organize a plan to take him when he's gathered his commanders in one place.’
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Long beat.
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‘We trust you, but if you run away, switch sides, or fail to show up at meet…”
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Queen Alexandra interrupts with a soft laugh.
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Queen Alexandra:
“He already knows.”
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Traeven exhales, accepting his fate.
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He leans forward.
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Traeven:
“I’ll go through with it. If things are as bad as you say, we need order. ‘
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‘New leadership.’
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‘I’ve been protecting my people step by step since day one, and have fought with the higher ups to correct traditions, and have been ignored, bashed, and humilated. I've watched my entire village suffer for the mistakes of a childish leader.’
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To some, it’s about the revenue. To me, it’s progress. A chance to change others, to grow... To develop as a whole into something greater, something eternal, something everlasting.”
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He looks at all three women.
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Traeven:
“I will stand by you all faithfully. “
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Undoubtedly.
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“We will take control of The Province.
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After all… how can we be stopped, with three strategic queens on the board?”
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The words hang in the air like incense — sweet, dangerous, intoxicating. Traeven's eyes glow orange, fading softly back to brown.
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A slow, pleased silence settles over the table.
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Ruby's lips curl into a sly smile, eyes sparkling with mischief and ambition. She leans back in her chair, crossing her legs with deliberate grace.
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Jezebel expression softens — not with affection, but with satisfaction. She tilts her head, studying Traeven like a weapon she’s just realized is sharper than she thought. The firelight dances in her eyes, reflecting hunger and calculation.
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Queen Alexandra has a regal smile forming. Her approval radiates in the calm, confident way she lifts her cup. She sees the board. She sees the pieces. And she sees Traeven placing himself exactly where she wants him.
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The three women exchange looks —a silent agreement, a shared ambition, a spark of unity forged in shadows.
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They are pleased.
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Deeply.
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Dangerously.
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and then Add to home screen.