204 Karma

Gwenivier reached for a single book of the thousands in Doevm's library, drool practically dripping down her chin. 'Just a single book,' she thought. 'he won't mind.' But before her hand could even touch the book, Doevm appeared in front of her. She squealed, jumped back, tripped over Doevm's rug, and hit the ground. "I-I," Gwenivier stuttered as she scrambled back to her feet. She took a breath and forced a smile: "I was just looking at them. I wasn't going to do anything. Isn't that right Arthur?" She tapped his sleeping figure with her foot, not daring to break eye contact with the being in front of her. "Arthur. Honey. Please wake up and explain my innocence to the nice Lich."

Arthur stirred, rubbed his eyes, and sat up. "What's happening?"

"He-"

Gwenivier pointed to Doevm but he cut her off: "Did you warn her about the books?" Arthur nodded. "And how have you come to know her?"