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Eyes and Ears

Auteur: bluemorose
last update Date de publication: 2024-03-11 00:37:06

*Hidi*

“It’s good I have something to keep myself busy.” Hidi mused, looking up from the letter to smirk at the gray-looking maid. “Because you certainly have been no help.”

“I- I’m sorry, your majesty.” The maid bowed her head, apologizing for the lost number of times.

“Oh, shut it.” Hidi had to hiss. “All you do is apologize. It’s gross.”

“I’m sorry-”

“You must want your tongue cut out, ja?” Hidi smirked, seeing the woman pale and looking down. She didn’t even try to defend herself. Not tha
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