EPILOGUE
I’m back to the Caldeor’s Exchange, facing the same rude border guard who checked my arrival not two days ago. Only this time around he throws a cursory glance at his screen then does a double-take, followed by a polite bow. I don’t know what’s written on the screen, but it’s unlikely to be my real identity. Earlier on today, the King and I have agreed to keep my visit on Caldeor away from the public eye. I did have to promise a new orbital station in exchange for this favour, but I had planned to send him one, nevertheless. I owe him this, after ruining Huynar.
Sandrial was the one who escorted me to the gates. A very formal and polite Sandrial. Gone were the friendly smile and the flirtatious words. Gone were the offers to share gossip while having tea. I was the Suzerain, the eternal queen, so I was due adoration and respect, not friendship and love.
Some Haillar are like this, unfortunately too many. I never wanted adoration, I only strived for companionship. I’m not a historical character, I’m a woman of flesh and blood.
Yet friendship is so hard to find and so easy to lose. A fleeting moment in the endless sea of time, as ephemeral as the whisper of a butterfly wing.
I’ve lived a thousand lives, and probably I’ll live a thousand more. My sisters’ company remains the only constant, defending the Dominion my only creed.
THE END
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