Chapter Fifty-Four: "Lil' Miss"

It has been a long time, it seems-- a long time, well, in general. A lot of things have developed. Changes. Some good, some bad, some... unsure.

The Kingdom is growing, however, and with change occurring, so have things shifted.

Loyalties.

Resources.

Warriors.

Episodes.

I see this change; I embrace it. Although I do not often embrace everything that comes my way, not because I am unable to, but mostly because my stubbornness gets in the way.

But I require friends. I require the circle to grow.

Unsure how some that have left will return.

Because change--yes, I know, change follows everyone.

It shapes, it turns--and sometimes from the inside out.

New threats will arise, new change.

But I am change. I will bring that change.

And I need loyalty. I can see the power, the strength.

Pick her, Mister, pick her!

I have yet to teach--a lot to teach--a lot of time still.

Perhaps this change has occurred to push me to push myself harder.

Make things happen.

I cannot allow weakness to take me.

And this is the moment, the time...

Change.

Along with my precious Warriors, there are yet more things to develop.

But I will make damn sure of one thing: King and Queen up top.

The Child likes you, Lil' Miss, and I think now that he is staying by my side, I much rather show him the mission.

Teach him the ropes.

You ask questions and I give you answers.

You're new to this world, but do not fret, with time you will understand like the others.

The rules.

The power.

The mission.

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