>>18842599>[The Queen’s upper lip so subtly tightens at the mention of the incident with the girl at the farm. Her left eye still aches in cold weather from the brutality Farmer Girl showed in their first meeting. The Queen had been informed of Miss Alba Castro’s visitors some months ago, but did not see fit to intervene or acknowledge. Until now.]“The incident with the farmer was... out of character. A personal matter blown too far out of proportion by television viewers and print media writers. Miss Castro and I will never be ‘amigas’, but we have come to an agreement. Her farm shall never be touched. You say you attended, so I can only imagine you found out the fire within the girl yourself. I assure you, Mister Dog has no involvement in these affairs. Indeed, perhaps I should make clear, Mister dog has no involvement at all in my Kingdom.”
“Yes, it is true the Kingdom has grown in size and status since my... ‘understanding’ with Mister Dog took effect, but I can assure you, Miss Durango, do not conflate these events as being related. My wealth, lands and family have come from – hmm. We shall say hard work; something I have grown to admire in those on the farmlands nearby, and Miss Castro in particular. You will find she and her lands are quite safe. From any who might cause trouble.”
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