Do you like to slide?” His voice was eager.Stair rails! Did he suspect me? I forced a sigh. “No, Majesty. I’m terrified of heights.””Oh.” His polite tone had returned.”I wish I could enjoy it. This fear of heights is an affliction.”He nodded, a show of sympathy but not much interest. I was losing him.”Especially,” I added, “as I’ve grown taller.
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Drualt took Freya’s warm hand,Her strong hand,Her sword hand,And pressed it to his lips,Pressed it to his heart.Come with me,’ he said.Come with me to battle,My love. Tarry at my side.Stay with meWhen battle is done.Tarry at my side.Laugh with me,And walk with meThe long, long way.Tarry with me,My love, at my side.