Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
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"Sacre bleu!" Vincent says. "This is not natural. But I also know of unnatural mists, non?" He murmurs the words of an incantation to create an Obscuring Mist around their boat then takes up the oars again to attempt approach from a different direction under cover.
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"Indeed," says Henry. "It defies the laws of physics."
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The Obscuring Mist seems to calm the waters, allowing the adventurers to approach the island silently and unseen. Upon landing, the air is surprisingly cold. Georgina shivers in her light day gown. The pillars of mist move slowly in a circle around the large tree, maintaining a regular distance from each other.
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"Shall we approach for a closer look?" suggests Henry, his voice low as if the mist might overhear him.
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"I don't like this strange cold. It can be a sign of evil. We must make sure les enfants are safe. Mademoiselle, stay close to me." Vincent murmurs an incantation to Detect Evil.
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The spell reveals that the misty figures are indeed a source of malign intent.Rooter wrote:"I don't like this strange cold. It can be a sign of evil. We must make sure les enfants are safe. Mademoiselle, stay close to me." Vincent murmurs an incantation to Detect Evil.
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The adventurers are able to hear childish laughter coming from the isle, its source hidden by the mist.
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"That could be the girls," says Henry. "Or it could be something else trying to make us think it's them."
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"Perhaps a little persuasion to reveal its secrets is in order, non?" With a brief incantation Vincent creates a flame above his hand and takes a tentative step toward the tree, holding the flame aloft. "Children?" he calls.
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The flame causes the misty figures to move slightly apart, offering a better view of the tree. It can be seen that the twins are dancing about it, as if engaged in a game of Queen-of-the-May, but are strangely quiet, given their loquacious nature. They catch sight of the adventurers, cease their dance, and address them.
"Oh, there --
"you are, Georgina. And --
"these gentlemen are --
"welcome as --
"Well. Come play --
"with us forever --
"and ever."
"Oh, there --
"you are, Georgina. And --
"these gentlemen are --
"welcome as --
"Well. Come play --
"with us forever --
"and ever."
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Some time later, Lady Highdark and William are seen within Highdark Hall, in a flushed but pleased condition, as if they have been engaged in vigorous exercise.SunlessNick wrote:VictoriaSilverwolf wrote:Spoiler:
"Did you have a pleasant ride?" inquires Lord Highdark.
"Indeed, my dear," Lady Highdark replies.
"Good, good. I say, Georgina has still not returned with my two little poppets. I trust no harm has come to them."
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"I'm afraid we haven't that long, young ladies," says Henry. "Your father requires your presence."
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"That is troubling," says William, the practical side of his nature reasserting itself. "Do you know in which direction the search party was last seen?"VictoriaSilverwolf wrote:"Good, good. I say, Georgina has still not returned with my two little poppets. I trust no harm has come to them."
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They make no response, but merely giggle.Mr. Handy wrote:
"I'm afraid we haven't that long, young ladies," says Henry. "Your father requires your presence."
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"I believe they were heading in the general direction of the Observatory," Lord Highdark remarks.SunlessNick wrote:"That is troubling," says William, the practical side of his nature reasserting itself. "Do you know in which direction the search party was last seen?"VictoriaSilverwolf wrote:"Good, good. I say, Georgina has still not returned with my two little poppets. I trust no harm has come to them."
"Yes, I caught sight of them from a distance while you and I were . . . riding, sir," Lady Highdark says.
This is sufficient to set William on the right path, at least at first.
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"You must return," says Henry, recalling what Miss Rye had said to get them to obey before, "or Poppy will be displeased."
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William will head in the direction of the Tarn, it being unclear what other lead he might follow.
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