Memories always have a way of running deep in the old backwater places likeour quaint hamlet and the mound has always played a pivotal role in the lan...sabout our village. It has never been a cheerful place and the locals will avoidit at all times but most especially during those few weeks before the summersolstice. We've always been known as close knit kinfolk. Some might even say we're aclannish lot and perhaps a bit tight-lipped. We will none of us speak of ourlocal history to a stranger. As he held onto the forms to make sure they adhered to his chest she began to sort outthe clothes picked out specifically for him to make him feel very feminine."All right Roxanne, and that will be your name here from this day forward,I want you to stand up so we can start to get you into your new wardrobe."As Rod stood up she handed him a red silk gaff. "This will help you toobtain that flat front look that all of us girls have. Pull it up and makesure to tuck everything in place."Rod had an. Baen’thelas and the Lionesses will be scouring the palace for artefacts left behind by Valada, and for safety reasons, the rest of us will be returning to Genthalas.”The matriarchs reluctantly rose from their seats and each thanked their hosts for the wonderful party before departing from the dining room. Edraele was the last to leave and as John finished saying his goodbyes to the noblewomen, he reached out to clasp the Maliri Queen’s hand.“The last few days have been amazing, Edraele,” he. ” I replied.“Seriously? Don’t you live here?” Cassie giggled.“Yeah, but I never had a key to get in it. Wait a minute, I do now!” I exclaimed.“Yeah?” Cassie said, perking up.“Yeah. Come on, let’s go on an adventure!” I called out, pulling myself up out of the water.“Yeah! Let’s go!” Cassie exclaimed loudly, her drunken state slipping through a little.I ran through the house, dripping water all over the floor. I dashed up to my bedroom to retrieve my keys and when I returned to the mysterious.