PRELUDE

Scheherazade stands awkwardly, and focuses her gaze on the ground before asking, "What part of the night are we in?"

The Sultan looks at her amusedly. He gives her a sinister smile, "The part where you beg for me to spare your life."

Scheherazade lifts her head slightly just to reveal her widening eyes. She cautiously questions, "And what would be your reply?"

The Sultan leans back comfortably on the assortment of pillows around him, and answers, "Silly question."
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frequent updates / june 2019

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