| Andraus |
02-07-2015 12:57 AM |
This is my novel excerpt.
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As if by chance, Solonious stepped forward from the small void-gate in Svanna's office, which he had specially designed in case she needed to escape quickly. He had the build and look of a Wild Elf, but his hair was a shade of bronze, and his skin was pale with a hint of red, despite him being from a sun-baked world.. He had Ice-blue eyes, and the muscles to say that, while he was strong, he was no mere brute. "Pleasure to see you again, dear sister. "Solonious told her. He then stepped over towards Svanna, and hugged her. Despite his hatred towards the clan, she was still his sister. Even if she represented exactly what he fought against, he couldn't bring himself to be unnecessarily cruel to her.
"Dear little brother. It's good to see you. "Svanna said, hugging her brother. "I'm glad you decided to come."
Solonious laughed, rubbing his head. "When the Clan Matriarch of the Audric's herself calls for someone to meet her, it isn't something you can just openly refuse. "he said, straightening his face. "Anyway, what is it you would like to discuss?" He asked her
Svanna stepped forward towards the window, looking out at the ocean. "I came here to discuss your secession from the Audric clan. "She said, turning to him. "I understand your reasoning, Solonious, but I urge you to-."she began to speak, before she was cut off.
Solonious raised his hand, and sat down in the chair opposite to her. He then looked straight at her. "I already made this clear in my letters. I have no intention of rejoining the Audric clan. Sabhado is an Independent Colony of the Inner-systems. It shall remain as such, as long as I rule it. "he said, closing his eyes.
"Solar-" She began using his child-hood pet name, trying to plead with him.
"Do not call me that, Svanna. I'm not a child anymore. "He said, coldly to her. He opened his eyes and looked at her. "I'm not coming back, that is final."
Svanna could see him glaring at her, which caused her to cringe. "Please, Mother and father both miss you, They're worried about you."she pleaded with him. "The Clan Leaders are all debating whether or not we should invade Sabhado to liberate it. We've been over this Solonious, no matter how successful you are, your forces are not enough to protect that world."Svanna said. She was doing whatever was in her power to protect her brother, but she knew that she wouldn't be able to keep them off him forever. The Clans were very traditional on what it meant to be a Wild elf from their worlds, and Solonious was considered the biggest insult to their belief system.
Solonious laughed, before walking over to the window. "Ha! So it took a single man ripping himself away from the clan, for their 'perfect' image to be shattered. "Solonious said, shaking his head, before looking at her. "Let's get something straight, Svanna. I didn't abandon the Audric clan. The clan abandoned me, and men like me. While you and every woman has enjoyed rank, riches, and freedom, the rest of us were left in the dust. I refuse to be used as a weapon by some Politician who wouldn't know the sharp end of a sword from the blunt end. I do not intend to come back now, or ever."he said, waving his arm in front of him.
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