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[center][color=6ecff6][h3][u]In the ruined town of Sharon, Shalador[/u][/h3][/color][/center]

Mikhail simply kept silent as Dareen, Jandar and Fatima continued to discuss about a possible plan or disguise in order for them to go to the town. Xandar too had returned from dealing with some of the Viper Rats, but he too choose to not take part in such conversation. Mikhail couldn't blame him though as most of the things that were being discussed, such as dresses, hairstyles and possible reasons for a Queen to be found in the countryside weren't exactly things Mikhail himself was neither interested in nor knowledgeable about. To be honest, even Dareen herself didn't seem to be that keen in discussing much about that kind of stuff.

There was also a conversation between Jandar and Fatima. Even though it had quite a bit of personal emotions included, there were a few things that made Mikhail pay attention in the conversation, for example how Jandar said that Fatima was probably the last 'decent' Queen, her lacking influence despite having an enviable power and especially how she was trying to hide and flee from her own previous court. It appeared to Mikhail that the queen's situation was much more complicated than he had previously thought, but it was fair to assume that Melian probably wouldn't be the one that would [i]love[/i] to know their location... Even though Mikhail himself was very wary around Queens in general, Fatima's words did made him raise his eyebrows. Her thoughts about other queens were very... similar to his in some aspects. As she talked about how the other Queens were ruthless and cruel, were exactly the same image he had in his head regarding the Queens he had saw and dealt with. Not only that, but her attitude of wanting to help and not wanting to flee and hide anymore did earn a bit of understanding and respect from Mikhail, even if he didn't voice that out loud.

[color=6ecff6]"Do not worry, Faeril. I always honor a contract I agreed upon. Whatever it may be."[/color] Mikhail said with a serious tone as Faeril looked to him, thanking him for his loyalty before apologizing as she said that it would take some time until his healing treatment was resumed.

While his words were a clear indication that he wouldn't betray her, it was also a clear indication on how he saw the relationship he had with Faeril. It was not the loyalty someone would have for a queen. Instead, it was purely based on the 'contract' they had made.

[color=6ecff6]"And yes, it would be fairly simple for me to stay hidden and watch over those who are going to the town."[/color] Mikhail said, confirming what Faeril had said to him before she walked away.

Since Fatima apparently didn't want to give Mikhail an order or didn't have anything she wanted to ask him, he walked towards Bellinar and Denvar, in order to ask for their opinion.

[color=6ecff6]"I spoke with Faeril, but she doesn't have anything to ask from me. That said, do you need help protecting Faeril or it would be better if I went to the town to watch over those who are going? As I told Faeril herself, It would be an easy task for me to remain unseen while protecting them."[/color] he asked in a low voice, waiting for their reply.