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hauled the other man to his feet and tied his hands behind his back.
                  “Now when did you join the Mysterious Warriors?” Cabaya crossed her arms.
                  The masked man looked at her, or she thought he looked at her. “I don’t need to explain anything to you.”
                  She frowned. “You know who I am, can’t I at least know your name?” Why was he so rude? It was almost as if he hated her for a reason she didn’t know or understand. What could she have possibly done to him?
                  “You can call me Sacrifice.” He growled as he spun the man to face him. “Tell me what I want to know Elias.”
                  Elias groaned. “I can’t tell you what I don’t know.”
                  “I know you work for Black Hood.”
                  “You’re looking for Black Hood?” Cabaya gaped. Perhaps they were working on the same side after all. Could this jerk truly be one of the Mysterious Warriors? Maybe Kitnan, Galdut, or Sarasa knew about him?
                  “It shouldn’t be surprising.” Sacrifice stated. “Come on Elias; don’t make me turn you into Ramsden.” He named one of the mercenaries in Lower City.
                  “What do you plan on doing to this man?” Cabaya demanded. “Maybe he doesn’t know anything.”
                  “Don’t worry your pretty little head about it darling.”
                  Cabaya gasped, spitting rain from her mouth.
                  “I can finish this without your help.” Sacrifice continued. “You go off and see if you can find someone who needs help somewhere else. Black Hood is dangerous, and I don’t want someone as delicate as you to get hurt.”
                  “What are you talking about?” Cabaya fumed. “You don’t even know me.”
                  “I don’t have to.” He shoved Elias toward the mercenary’s residence, and Cabaya couldn’t help but watch him leave as her insides flamed. What was his problem?
     
                  They weighed more than anything she’d ever worn before, and Tara took a deep breath as she looked at herself in the outfit her mother had chosen. The necklace looked like a wide collar with so many different jewels that Tara didn’t even recognize. She was a colorful mess, and her dress wasn’t much different. Jewels and gold embroidered the gaudy mermaid-styled gown, and Tara’s arms were left bare. At least her mother was alright with Tara wearing her custom hairnet. Of course this hairnet was inlaid with more jewels.
                  “There you are.” Monika finished tying Tara into her gown. “Well I must say, you look like a princess.”
                  “I look like a treasure chest.” Tara frowned. “Where does my mother come up with these themes?”
                  Monika shook her head. “I have no idea.”
                  Tara turned and touched Monika’s shoulder with a jeweled hand. “Thank you for helping me get into this monstrosity.”
                  “Not your taste?”
                  “If you remove all the diamonds, gold, and jewels, then it would be more mine.” Tara paused. “My mother must be so sad her daughter doesn’t share her taste in finery.”
                  “I’m sure she is more than happy to provide you with her own refinement.” Monika curtsied. “Do you any additional assistance Princess?”
                  “No thank you Monika.” Tara swished her skirt out of her way. She frowned at the cinching around her knees instead of her waist. What was her mother thinking? Probably that this skirt would prevent Tara from galloping about like a colt. She sighed as Monika left her room.
                  Tara found her way to the royal