Saphora vol.1 Retention
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“Hydra was able to reach Saphora in time. She saved her and her friend from Tebias,” Mishka, Artemis’ guardian, informed Vida, as she watched her in her throne. Vida sighed, nodding in relief as her hand reached up to rest against her forehead.
“Oh, thank goodness – wait. Friend?” she questioned, her head turning, and her eyes focusing on Mishka. Sheepishly nodding, Mishka answered.
“Yes … She was with him at the house she landed in when Tebias –“
“He?” Vida asked more discerned. “What he? There’s a he?” she asked, standing. Her head tilted as her voice dropped from the graceful tone of a queen, to that of a skeptical mother. “What was she doing with this he at the house? Who is he?” she asked, walking towards Mishka, who took a wary step back.
“I – I don’t know, M’lady. Artemis just told me –“
“Where is Artemis?” she asked, foolishly looking around the room for her.
“She’s in the watch tower. She was …”
“Probably trying to foresee another event,” Vida sighed. “She’s been doing so much for me … I don’t know where I would be without her,” she smiled, easing her gaze towards Mishka. “Thank you for delivering the message, Mishka. You’ve served her well. But I need to talk to her about this … he,” she said, starting her way out of her chambers. But Mishka rushed up to hold her a little longer.
“Should I tell her you’re looking for her, M’lady?” Mishka offered. Vida smiled, resting her hand on her friend’s shoulder.
“Thank you, but you’ve done enough. I can still manage to move around my own castle,” she laughed softly.