Chrysalis

As a representative of the Colony, the Eldest became an invaluable asset over time. With their unique ability to speak to anyone and hold the family’s interest at the forefront of their mind, the Eldest was a fearsome negotiator.

In many ways, they became the weapon of choice for the Colony in our diplomatic efforts. A stable presence, who never lost sight of the main goal, and who could overwhelm others with the sheer force of their monstrous presence.

Of course, as time passed, it became almost impossible for them to rise high enough in the Dungeon to speak with other representatives, but the Eldest was always willing to serve the family, despite the pain.

That is why we repay them in kind. Regardless of the pain.

- From the private notes of Diplomant.

[Anthony?]

[Hey there, Enid. I thought you were going for a nap?]

The old woman huffs, her hands on her hips as she glares up at me.

[Just because you tell me to go and sleep, doesn’t mean I will. Do you seriously think you’re the boss of me?]

[I wouldn’t dare. However, it does sound like you might be in need of a full medical….]

She draws back in horror, eyes darting to the dark corners of my warehouse.

[You wouldn’t!]

important that we

she shudders. [Those healers wouldn’t let me walk unaided until I started hitting them with a stick. They didn’t mind that I hit them, but

walking stick at the healers

I’m not sure I believe

I’m old,

want to keep you old and not

had a good life. I accomplished more than I ever really expected to. I’m happy to go when my time

content has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road; report any instances of

refuse to believe you aren’t enjoying this trade mission. All

am,] she smiled, [it’s been very

as well stick around, then. More

me,] she scowls, but I can tell she doesn’t really mean it. [I

like to keep those as far from me as possible. I’m

are some officials from the city who wanted to come and meet you ahead of the market opening tomorrow.

it the head of the fire brigade? Leader of the local ‘Friends of the Grape’ wine society? Or… the leader of the army, or something? I need to gauge my level of

not exactly sure,] she replies, looking a little troubled, [and I don’t think the Eran knows either. I would take them seriously and be on your best manners,

roll out the

arrive, I’ve enlisted the help of Cobalt to get things looking presentable. A nice table is put in place, chairs, all that stuff. The bakers get to work and we have a fine selection of cakes and, of course, the Colony’s finest tea steaming in a

own cup and slice, extra size for my tier seven frame. The tea is delicious, I have to say. I wasn’t really partial to tea as a human, unless boiling leaves and weeds counts as tea? I think they have to be specific

as well be around. I also take the unusual step of demanding that Protectant and her twenty be visible for the meeting. If someone who shows up can detect them, then