66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKrIClOuf7iGREAT CITY- COURTROOM- FELIX OFFICE-
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGjHYczWTx2
Traeven’s black boots strike the navy‑blue and white marble with a crisp, echoing rhythm as he crosses the Great Court Hall. Banners of white sun bursts on midnight flags that hang from towering pillars, swaying gently.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrnfYnTkpja
He slips through the archway into Felix’s private chamber—a sanctum of immaculate white stone trimmed with celestial gold. Navy rugs with purple and gold threading soften the floor like constellations woven underfoot.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7wgjnVk94E
Felix sits behind his desk hunched over, quill blazing across parchment, the feather trembles with speed. He doesn’t look up.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsr7UcvXQ9r
Traeven advances. Each step echoes, announcing his presence.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYc7fvvrMwR
Traeven:
“Thank you for granting this appointment. I bring dire information—something that may protect you and your son. As you know, I’ve served him for many years now.”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUen7U9Rylj
Felix finally lifts his eyes, unimpressed. Traeven sits down in front of him.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrwJmcO2piJ
Felix:
“No theatrics Traeven. What’s your aim? I know my son is off the rails currently. I know of this Metro—who has spared my life and somehow converted my son. I’ve given Metro access to my state. Everyone's blasting me for it. Theron is in hiding, last I heard. Have you come to interrogate me like the others?”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXuSOgKcFec
Traeven:
“Not at all. I only seek information. If I can prevent unnecessary war or bloodshed… I must try.”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfFk9z113YU
Felix stares, weighing him.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ys4bgpaPJ
Traeven:
“Serving Theron hasn't been easy.”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PgSlqpkT8
Felix scoffs, a dry exhale.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfY9VSiuoOD
Traeven:
“We’ve suffered loss because of his stubbornness—his refusal to see reason. I’ve kept our state afloat by threads. With Metro sparking a war, we may finally have time to gather ourselves before Hasan brings havoc. He doesn’t care about our conflict with Cat. Rumor says The Council supplies that same bandit leader—his generals, his assassins—giving them advantage over our forces.”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvjrTTnGt95
Felix nods, impressed despite himself.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKHi8VroNkE
Traeven:
“I’ve distanced myself from Theron so that, he might clear his head.’
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ33ndG73IjM
(a beat)
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOOhu2qz5vD
‘I’ve spoken my peace. He's denied it. That is why I’ve come to you.”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiHpikuhDoA
Felix studies him long and slow.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzF1xb1a1UT
Felix:
“Theron is your jurisdiction. You were in the Great North City, weren’t you?”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ59MUPFQysi
Traeven swallows.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZAbXWIoqL
Traeven:
“Yes. For a short time.”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKZafXsOLnf
Felix leans forward, smiling faintly.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtzxNiKrwb7
Felix:
“Short is wise.”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi2r6pMZc9N
Traeven crosses one leg over the other, posture composed, eyes unreadable.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsagOOPIloj
Traeven:
“What do you suggest?”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8UoM9K4M3V
Felix folds his hands and leans back in his chair.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ02gu7JBo64
Felix:
“You truly want my opinion?”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXyDc1VTHDG
Traeven:
“I wouldn’t have traveled this far if I didn’t trust your judgment.”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ31tvuKoQ48
Felix pulls a fresh parchment and signs it with a flourish, not looking up.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkgtR1BwDew
Felix:
“Go to the Council directly. I can schedule you—in two weeks. They’ve been searching for minds like yours.”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkbURXdrYNr
Traeven’s fingers tighten on the chair. His face remains masked.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡidUCskIeFs
Traeven:
“What would I say?”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSTyCBhHtgW
Felix sets the parchment down, finally meeting his eyes.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCEfYpLgHwq
Felix:
“I’m not stupid, Traeven. You are the hand behind the king. You’ve run the entire operation for years, and no one given you credit. Do you know why?”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPqzRv0fD4m
Traeven blinks, chin and eyes slightly down, as if searching inwardly.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3SnXzSqXY7
(silence)
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡalmifDhpAK
Felix:
“Because you never sought credit. That is why someone, as yourself, from our culture has climbed the ranks so fast.”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFohSuijw88
(beat)
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡml0aAwY300
Felix slides the signed parchment toward him.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu5JzsjTVR6
Felix:
“Here. A formal summons to the High Council. Don’t ruin this. If you get nervous, pretend you’re speaking with me. Tell them your concerns. Be honest—no less than you’ve been with me and my son. We honor your efforts to keep the animals over the wall.”
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXIYOSYTsg7
He presses his seal to the parchment.
A hiss of hot wax fills the chamber.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxEUBBUELgL
Scene ends.
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwOzIZFxWNt
66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ315Of5RpAM
and then Add to home screen.