In the evacuation sub

[duke_kostan]

Kostan feels as though the metal around his neck is far too tight. The elephant toy has come along with them, of course, but it practically burns away at the bureau drawer Kostan stashed it in

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[jla_extras]

There is a warm hand on his shoulder.

"You are troubled."

[duke_kostan]

"Yes." He sighs heavily.

"I have made a grave error, my lady. One that borders on treason. Once your husband is aware of it, I fully expect to be cast to the sharks."

[jla_extras]

Another hand goes to the other shoulder while her hands work at the tension there. Her voice does not express shock or anger.

"What would that be?"

[duke_kostan]

"Garth's attachments to the surface world, and his half-demon mistress," he says. He'll be fed to the sharks with or without full confession, and the truth always becomes known.

"A sorceress approached me and offered to break the spell around him. I at first refused, but when Mera's funeral fell to disorder, I made a pact with her to save Atlantis. We needed our Regent more than we ever have before."