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Continuing a chapter from Ghosts of Innocence, Shayla is on her tortuous path into the Palace under cover. She has stolen the identity of a new Palace appointee, Brynwyn bin Covin and has just been met by an escort from the Imperial Palace Guard.
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The concierge's face fell as he took in the cut of Shayla's robes, the insignia, and the Imperial crest. "B-b-beg pardon for my inattention, Magister Summis." He hurried round from behind the desk and bowed, hands wringing.
With sudden insight, Shayla realized that this man and his staff must have been making Brynwyn's stay here miserable. Her profile reported an unassuming humility, in keeping with her strict attention to duty. And her religious observances would have allowed her no latitude to assert her status.
She ignored him and spoke to the soldier. "Corporal Weiler, I assume you've brought transport?"
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11 comments:
Oh, I hope she is able to maintain the disguise even when she like to speak out against others.
These snippets are always so intriguing, especially because Shayla is so incredibly quick to grasp nuances and hidden signals from others, and adapt to them for her own purposes. Masterfully done!
Jessica, a disguise is more than simple appearance isn't it?
Veronica, that quickness is a very necessary part of keeping up appearances, which - fortunately - she is good at.
I love your attention to the norms and conventions of your world. Excellent world-building!
How smart she is to catch on to these tiny nuances of status. She plays a good game!
Ed, thank you. Those are the kinds of details I like to pay attention to.
Nancy, there's a few more challenges to test her in this chapter, coming up over the next few weeks.
Well, this creates an interesting problem for her. Nice to see you again!
I'm fascinated by how she's able to carry out the disguise. As the others mentioned, she's quick on the uptake. Good job.
Christina, her whole life is an unending problem, it seems :)
Diane, her life depends on being quick on the uptake!
I hope your book sale nets you LOTS of sales. (And reviews. Might as well wish BIG...)
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Susan, one can hope :) Wishing big but taking baby steps. Hope you have a fabulous 2019.
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