Role

Chapter 13

Well it wasn't as bad as all that. I think I've been high strung lately. Laeden was
beyond supportive about the whole idea. What a wonderful husband I have. I made a
model of the design first, because that seemed like an excellent idea when the word
"disfigure" is so particularly subjective. Laeden gave it a look for me and words of
encouragement, then I took it to the Emperor. And...he liked it. So I carved it into
his skull. I do not have words for this experience. Carving a Lich's skull while a
ghost chills the air around you? It's hard to think about, so I sort of took myself
out of it and focused only on the work. And then, when I was done, Gaspare was
decorated. And he seemed very pleased about it. Afterward, the Emperor made his
initial payment and even offered me a tip. And then something Laeden said made me
remember that I was in a pretty good position to get a bit of peace between the Empire
and Tribunal at least considered. There is this Imperial order that Tribunals who
venture outside of their cities are to be hunted. Ugh. So I asked about it. And
Gaspare decided to let Laeden have a pass on roads. Well that's the first time I ever
tried my paw at diplomacy so I guess it's not a bad start! Maybe this will lead to
even more good.