I come with news regarding king seloban and queen veneth

the guards look at eachother then to him letting him pass

he walks in as he walks the halls getting to the main hall as he walks in seeing vandgar as he bows to him Sire... I bring news from the fire kingdom

Oh? vandgar with an impressive but very neat white beard, his Icey blue eyes and scales to match, his warm looking robes a beautiful royal blue and silver

If it’s about the ice I promise we are doing all we can to get it to you all without melting

meteas nods...... Judas is... he is dead.... as is your brother alchibaldies. Judas went mad and attacked the kingdom in the night. many are dead. king seloban and queen veneth were the first victims. they still live but... they are weak. king william is currently in charge and I have been told to delay this information and give you this. he holds out

the envelope, meteas dressed in a warm cloak, leather wraps around his feet. his eyes still red and weak looking from watching his love die in front of him do forgive my blunt nature of speaking.

Alchibaldies? Dead? slowly opening the letter and reading it my ...my brother...he gasps and sister too!! He gives a small but beautiful shade of ice to Meteas then turns awayYou can stay as long as you wish. Give that ice to a servant. They will give you warm lodgings and foodvandgar walks away quickly hiding his sadness*

meteas looking sad im sorry my lord i really am

vandgar leans against the wall I ...tearing up holding the letter to his chest

meteas watches him as alura goes to him helping him

Vandgar holds her tightly breaking down in her arms

she holds him as she helps him to his room, meteas being taken to a warm room

vandgar sits on the bed putting his face in his hands staying quiet

allura sits with him as she puts a hand on his back my king?....

knowing she cant make it better she just holds him I'm sorry my king... would... you like to be left alone?

he slowly nods just looking at the icey floor

she gives a sad nod kissing his forhead before leaving

he just sits face in his hands for hours

meteas goes with allura to his room after hours as they knock my king? please answer

no answer, not moved from his spot

she looks to meteas as he nods opening the door for her as they look in my king? please....

Go...away...

she feels a shiver as she clasps her hands over her chest m-my king you have been in here for hours please... i just want to help

Go AWAY!! giant sharp icicles suddenly come up from the ground and ceiling going her way

her eyes widen as meteas steps in front of them getting stabbed NGH!!

he dosent stop them or look up as they stop at the door

she grabs meteas freaking out as he steps away from the door.. we need to leave him alone

meteas bleeding god that hurt going cold fast as vandgar sadness makes a blizzard now getting colder I need a fire *

she nods bringing him back to his warm quarters come ill mend your wounds

Thank you my queen...he looks out the window, the wind blowing widely, frost climbing on the window glass

she looks as she trembles my king has never done this before... he is in pain

Don’t go near him...he’s too dangerous. He will hurt you or worse

but... he needs me

Please my lord. Don’t do it

he looks out the window as it starts to heavily hail and snow

*feeling useless she hangs her head cleaning his wounds

meteas feels bad I know what it’s like...to lose loved ones ...I lost my judas

she looks up you and judas were.... heh i see

I don’t know what to do with my life now

she smiles wrapping up the last wound i'm sure you will figure it out

Yeah I guess I will...you don’t mind if I stay alittle longer? Till the weather dies down?

not at all we will take care of you

Thank you my lord bowing his head I do hope king vandgar will be okay soon

she nods it will take time

Did he hurt you my queen? Are you okay

no no he has never hurt me... I'm fine... I just feel so useless... I cant help him...

Just give it till tomorrow morning ...whenever that is looking out to the darkness

After this I need to go to the light dragon kingdom and tell queen Astrid and King Aftin...I hope their son is well. I heard the young prince Hermes has been sick for a while

she nods I herd the same

...strange though...they haven’t senticed the dark prince to death yet...Apollo...I know he’s in chains but...they haven’t taken his head he thinks to himself then looks to Alura umm my queen? Are you? Melting?

she gasps oh no i... i have been in here too long its too warm for me i must leave... forgive me

Stay safe my queen bwing his head and thank you

she smiles with a nod leaving the room feeling weak ah damn... I should move further I to the cold

the weather remains freezing but the hail slows to a heavy snow vandgar cried himself to sleep

alura goes to the room as she sees the ice spears and sighs gently touching them making them crumble into powder as she makes her way to the bed sitting next to him

tears frozen on his face his beath still hitching as he sleeps

she sits next to him gently rubbing his back and cleaning his face im so sorry my king... im sorry

in a deep sleep relaxing at his touch

she stays awake keeping watch over him all night as she gets tired forcing herself to stay awake staring at the ceiling...... ngh...

he rolls over holding her tightly

she gasps feeling his tight hold as he holds him back pulling him into her chest its okay my king im here

He wakes up a few more hours as it slowly snows he holds her Alura ...I’m sorry

she holds him feeling groggy its okay dear... you just lost your siblings... its okay to feel sad

he just holds her tightly enjoying her icey touch

one hand on his back gently rubbing it while the other gently plays with his snow white hair......... I told you I lost my family a long time ago... I know what your feeling right now and... I want you to take your time. seloban soldier leaves for the light kingdom soon to she suddenly gives a long yawn .... nnngh

her eyes half open clearing having been up all night as she holds him her grip loosening as she starts to fall asleep ngh... ah he... is going to.... let lady astrid know about... the events...

I will go and get him an escort kissing her lightly sleep my darling sadness still in his voice and eyes

she reaches out holing onto his arm gently no dont leave i shall go do it... you need rest my lord

he waves a hand as a cool white mist caresses her face putting her to sleep rest my queen...I’ll be okay kissing her again tenderly before getting up. Straightening himself in the mirror he gets he escort party ready for Meteas

meteas walking out wrapped in his warm cloak as he sees the party looking surprised as he sees vandgar my lord....

Sir Meteas thank you for coming all this way to tell us the sad news. The trip to the kingdom of light is quite long. So I have prepared an escort party for you.

he stares as he gives a nod and a bow i am honored sire but... i shall be flying there.... i would rather your men be safe

Are you sure sir Meteas? It is long

he gives a sad smile it will give me time to think...

Okay. Have you got everything you need?

he nods as he bows to him thank you for your hospitality, may your mind find peace in time

he bows his head may you have a safe journey sir Meteas

he nods opening his wings taking flight

vandgar watches him leave disappearing into the clouds

alur out cold in their room

hours pass, King Aftin with his sick son. Aftins eyes a dark blue my son...my Hermes please be strong the doctor will be here soon

astrid pacing the room as a knock is herd a servant calling through my lord and lady a represenitive from the fire kingdom is here

Bring him in. Anybody from the fire kingdom is welcome

a moment later meteas is brought in seeing the sick child as he looks sad kneeling to them his head low dearest king and queen it is an honor

Rise knight of the fire kingdom. What word do you bring?

he stands his eyes full of sadness..... i.... my lord judas went mad... many are dead.... lord seloban and queen veneth are in medical care right now but they will pull through.... lady melody and sir alchibaldies have fallen along with lord alchibaldies wife marina. i am sorry to bring news of this sadness

Such a tragedy he looks to Astrid, the horror in her face oh my darling I’m so sorry

meteas looks to her as he goes to her holding his hand out im sorry to hurt you this way my lady but... i do have a letter from the high king for you

W-who’s looking after the kingdom now trying to keep her composure but is clearly failing, Aftin holds her

meteas closes his eyes ..... king william is now in control. lord seloban and queen veneth were stabbed in the throat and will be in recovery for a long while, word has been sent to high king dimitri and queen roderich

she nods william will know what to do...poor sweet alchibaldies...he was such a darling boy ...a harsh coughing comes from across the room Aftin sits Hermes up

meteas looks as he looks to astrid may i see the boy?

he gives a gentle smile maybe i can help

aftin stands and lets him though, Hermes pale and small looking a lot like Aftin but showing emotion like Astrid

meteas kneels to him as he gives him a soft smile hello young prince, i promise i wont hurt you.... can you tell me where it hurts?

My ..lungs and my..h-head

he nods as he offers a hand here hold my hand for a moment okay? he smiles as his hand glows a soft emerald green

hermes takes his hand holding it weakly

his eyes glow green as he sees what's wrong my lord and lady... who makes his meals

The royal chefs, chef Wiffle ...why’s that?

meteas nods as he holds his other hand up young prince im going to try something i want you to be very still for me okay? i promise i will be as gentle as i can

Will it hurt? ears going down looking scared tears well up in his eyes

he smiles shaking his head it wont hurt just focus on me okay?

still scared as he turns away nooo...

he feels sad as he takes off the dog tags he is wearing here i want you to hold these okay? these belonged to the strongest man i know and he will watch over you while i do this. it wont hurt i promise

....he holds them tightly

he smiles as he places a hand on his chest a small tingling feeling going into him as it almost feels like tickling

aftin watches eyes going diffrent colours what are you doing?

he focuses someone has poisoned your son.... im detoxifying him. there is no way someone would have noticed this unless they were like me, born and raised in the northern fire lands

it appears he was fead an herb that can cause serious injury and poisoning if you aren't accustomed to it he pulls his hand back a ball of purple liquid gets pulled out of his body the feeling like he is being tickled your doing great little man

aftins eyes turn red and leaves his guards follow him

astrid goes sitting next to her son holing his hand how does it feel baby?

It feels funny...mummy will I be okay?

she glances at meteas as he nods slightly as she smiles yes baby this brave knight is going to make you all better

Nng..mummy...w-where did daddy go? Has he gone to hurt my friend again looking worried and sad prince Apollo is nice

meteas looking confused i dont know baby . lets get you better first meteas pulls his hand back this is most of it.... let me rest a moment and i will continue

You have traveled far, just rest for the day Knight Meteas astrid stands I’ll get you some lunch she leaves leaving them

he holds the fluid in his hand as it floats in the green aura how do you feel now young prince? better?

I feel alittle better sitting up with ease some colour coming back to his cheeks thank you mr

he gives a smile it's my honor... I shouldn't leave this around though it could be dangerous for others. I guess I could just eat it I'm used to this stuff

hermes giggles alittle that’s so gross! Eww! Hahahah

he smiles its good to see you smile young prince.... im not going to eat it he pulls out a jar putting it inside it but i will be saving it

Will you throw it into the magic lava? Is lava really hot like they say it is?

he looks have you not learned to make lava yet? you are part fire dragon

Oh well looking at his hands sadly I’ve been so sick...breathing fire is impossible

he smiles looking at his hands well do you want to see lava?

Very much so! I’d love to see it! Mummy said that it’s a beautiful red and orange

he smiles as he opens his mouth a lava ball forming in his throat

hermes eyes widen seeing the glow oohhh

he carefully removes it holding it in his hands tada

It’s so...pretty about to touch it

careful young prince your hands arent used to it

stops feeling the heat it’s nice

he smiles once we get you better you will get so much stronger

Really looking up at him full of hope and happiness only to turn to the window seeing Aftin out in the courtyard. The cooks and chefs all in a line surrounded by the guards all of them scared as they get questioned daddy is angry

he looks picking him up going to the window call to him... show him your okay

opening the window DADDY! IM BETTER! METEAS MADE ME BETTER! Aftin looks up eyes red.....aftin turns as the cooks and chef is taken away oh ...I hope daddy won’t hurt them ...just the bad one...not all of them

I hope the same... cone let's get you back in bed and finish getting this out of you

Thank you mister Meteas for making me feel better

he smiles getting him back in bed I'm happy to help offering his hand again let's finish

he takes his hand only if your strong enough

he nods as he continues

he continues removing the fluids as astrid walks in seeing him im almost done young lord... it will take afew days but you will be up again in no time

Thank you mister Meteas astrid puts some food on the side table thank you knight Meteas for saving my baby boy

he smiles as he pulls his hand back the last of the poison coming out it was my pleasure... it will take a little recovery time but he will be fine...

Please eat knight meteaus. I made it myself so it's definitely safe pouring some wine for him breaking the seal herself

he smiles as he bows thank you my dearest

hermes looks up mummy can I visit prince apollo today? astrid sighs no you cannot! He's the dark dragon! He's not your friend! He's pretending to be your friend

meteas looks up the dark prince still lives?

We are still trying to get information out of him. Why they attacked and what not

he nods eating as he looks to hermes what do you think young prince?

he takes a small sip of wine do you think bad people can change?

Well when he was caught he didn’t seem bad. He looked sad. And he said that he had no friends and was lonely astrid stops him no more of this Hermes! He is evil and wants to destroy the light kingdom

meteas looks at her my lady.... this is not my place I apologize...

he smiles looking to his food thank you for the meal... i will be needing to leave soon, my execution is schedualed for when i return to the kingdom

Execution? Why do you mean execution? hermes looking worried mummy can’t you do anything!!

he looks up with a smile i am ment to be dead. I was saved and given a false name to continue living. once i return to the fire kingdom i will be put to death

Can’t you stay here mr Meteas? Please stay here

he looks up you would need to beg for my pardon from king william

but if i die then so be it... im glad i could help another before i die

That’s not fair!! William is a big smelly meanie!! hermes crossing his arms pouting stay here with me mister Meteas

he looks up at Hermes giving a small laugh and if king william comes for me?

he leans forward with a smile what would I do here? you all have plenty of guards. Astrid looks from her son to meteas you could be Hermes new guard! and when he gets strength back he can start learning fire techniques with you. meteas looks you will need to beg for my pardon from king william

Or I can call him a big smelly poo poo head! astrid clips his ear no! We can’t do that! hermes looks why not? astrid sighs he’s family! hermese still looks so?

meteas gives a laugh i see that you are a spunky young man i like that he gives him a smile giving him the dog tags you can keep these okay?... i think i need some air he slowly stands and walks out

Hermes watches him leave that’s so unfair

astrid looks to hermes..... do you want him to be your new guard

Yeah he’s nice!! And he made me better! We need to help him!

astrid smiles well i will try baby she grabs a paper writting to william

Astrid calling her eagle sending the letter off well I guess it is now up to william.... she looks back to hermes and its nap time for you

he sighs...okay mummy ..thank you

she nods.... hours pass as astrid eagle returns with a letter meteas sitting on the edge of the training feild as astrtid reads

Astrid reads it over and over thinking.... she goes to meteas ah lady Astrid he stands bowing how may I help you?

she looks to the letter then to him and smiles folding the letter and putting it into her poket I wrote to william. He said that you can stay here. Just don’t go to the fire kingdom...I hope that’s okay with you

his eyes wide m- my lady.... I couldn't impose on your home like that

Your not imposing if my son wants to keep you like his little “pet” she laughs lightly he really likes you

he blushes with a bow I am at his service til my last breath

You’ll start tomorrow. For now enjoy the kingdom she smiles then leaves

aftin sees her as he goes to her dearest?

she holds his hand Knight Meteas saved our boy. But Meteas will be put to death when he goes back to the fire kingdom...I’ve decided to keep Knight Meteas here with us

he stares his eyes changing colors does lord william know?

...well...yes and no I am
Not going to send a man back to the homeland only to be sent to death! He saved my son our son

.... what did william say!

Knight Meteas has been charged with the death penalty for striking a royal and for coming back to the kingdom ...the same royal that went mad and is responsible for the death of Many innocent dragons including the royal family

So he wants Meteas ...so he can take his head

if he is found here we are all in danger my dear we cant risk that

He saved my son...the son we tried over and over and over again to get

he looks away his eyes swirling rainbow I dont know Astrid....

Please Aftin...we can’t throw him out. Little Hermes likes him a lot...and he saved our sons life

he looks at her..... let me read the letter from william... then I will decide

she hands him the letter staying quiet

he looks at her his eyes purple what's wrong Astrid? I swear I want to help the man that saved our son but I cant put us all in danger

she sighs but understands then you tell him

he looks reading the letter as his eyes go rainbow.... i... I will go to the fire kingdom

he kisses astrid holding her keep him safe i will return soon

she holds him are you sure my king? holding him tightly

he thinks this man saved our son.... I must try

Come back to me safe my love holding him tight

he smiles with a nod as he opens his wings taking flight

he lands at the castle the guards immediately letting him in as he walks the halls going to the main hall..... King William... he bows his head slightly i believe you know why i am here

william looking grand but a little tired in the royal robes as he bows his head I do, I have an idea anyway. I'm guessing it's about my older sisters wish, come walk with me would you like some tea? walking with aftin to the beautiful guarden

he walks with him ....no thank you my lord..... my astrid.... she wishes for meteas to stay with us... i read your letter and have come to ask you to pardon him... believe me i understand what he has done... we shall keep him in the light kingdom under a close watch... our hermes has grown fond of him... and he saved his life... please william

I would love to say yes ....william looks at the flowers almost thinking he’s dangerous though. Do you know why we wanted to take his head in the first place?

he attacked a royal that was missing his horn. we had gotten word of the incident in the light kingdom. however that royal is the one that did all of this is he not? he stares at him his eyes a deep blue william I bed of you to allow him to stay with us. he saved my son and discovered someone was poisoning him. I owe him a great debt. I swear I will keep

him under watch. he stares at him hoping he is getting through

if I see one slip up or foul move I will send him here to his death. he thinks a moment looking at a speckled rose or how about.... we consider his time in my kingdom probation?

...the smallest little wrong move from him that will endanger any of your people unless he’s attacking an aggressor ...deal

his eyes go yellow i swear it. i will kill him myself if i myst

Okay...just as long as your willing to go through with it holding out his hand

he takes his hand firmly no one hurts my people

william smiles your a good king lord Aftin. We lucky to have you as a brother

he gives a nod his eyes swirling yellow and pink

smiling he lets go of his hand would you like to stay for the night? It’s a fair way back?

he looks to the sky my astrid will be worried about me but... it will be too dangerous

We will send a message to her, just relax for now snapping his fingers as a servant comes out send a message to Astrid. Tell her King aftin will stay the night here the servant nods and gets to work

his eyes yellow thank you... how are king seloban and queen veneth

They are getting along. The healing time is slow...he looks up to the tower I think the time for the mentality though will take longer...the thought of your son killing you is scary but when it actually happens, it’s got it take some mental toll on you

he looks as his eyes speak thousands of words... when Astrid and I took the throne that was me killing my father. in our culture once our children take the throne we give up living and meditate into death

it haunts me... but my father left this world with a smile on his face. I feel for seloban and veneth I wish I could offer a counsel

Really? I hope your father found enlightenment before he left this world he sees a hawk fly off quickly your message is on its way, come I’ll show you to your room walking past Judas old shed

aftin looks in seeing the work.... interesting walking with him i do love your kingdom william it reminds me why i fell in love with astrid... she speaks of you all often but has not been able to come home, with hermes sick she hasnt left his side

Thank you Aftin, I understand her predicament luckily little Hermes will get well now. I do miss him, We miss all of you

he looks his eyes blue little hermes said he wanted to meet you all before he died... now he wont be diing

he looks to william as they arrive at the room once he gets healthy we promise to bring him and strid

We look forward to the visit, feel free to wonder the castle. Dinner is in a few hours if you need anything just call for one of my servants

he nods as he goes into the room, hours pass as he walks into the dining hall some of the family having never seen him before as he looks up eyes rainbow

some look confused william stands dear brother Aftin! Come and sit with me! william smiling mundee looks confused never seeing a light dragon before fuck me dead who’s the fruit shop owner bushrat lookin bloke?

aftin looks and sits with william I am king aftin of the light dragons

Light dragon eh? Your abit far from bush mate! tyrion elbows mundee in the ribs forgive him my lord! Mundee is very knowledgeable about the human world and a very gifted assassin but he knows very little of the dragon realms. Mundee you need to apologise and speak properly for god sakes! mundee sighs alright uncle don’t crack the shits and get ya daks in

A knot mundee bows his head to Aftin sorry mate, we can crack a coldie together later dis arvo yeah? tyrion faceplams how are you Selobans son I have no clue

actions face doesnt change as a small bell sound is herd dont worry about it I understand him fine we get travelers in the light kingdom that speak similar

Strugth! Isent that a bloody rippah hahaha might go and have a gander there! tyrion stands forgive me I must go check on my patients. tyrion leaves

aftin looks at everyone as they talk and eat his eyes swirling from yellow to purple to blue

ren notices his eyes and watches him carefully almost studying him

aftin doesnt look in his direction as he eats young wyvern if you have questions about me ask me. I dont like being stared at. I'm sure your wondering about the eyes

...I heard that the light dragons can’t show emotion though facial expression. What colours show what emotions? Your eyes are a sky blue right now. What dose that mean?

.... light sadness.... I worry for my son

he looks up one eye going rainbow

And what dose the rainbow indicate?

william shakes his head ren ...you are asking too many questions..what are you up too? ren shakes his head nothing uncle..I was just curious wincing alittle his arm in a cast please excuse me..I need to see tyrion ...I need some painkillers for my arm he leaves walking on his two legs holding his arm

both eyes go rainbow as aftin looks to william I apologize for any consern I have brought

You haven’t. Ren just has a big nose and likes to poke it in others business

he gives a nod as he thinks eating as he slowly stands forgive me it has been a long trip here i shall be retiring for the night

Of course my lord. Please have a good rest!

he nods walking the hall to his room seeing ren.... hmm

ren coming out of Tyrion’s office downing a vial of liquid. His body shivers at the horrid taste but relaxes

he aproaches him ren was it?

Oui looking to him and bowing his head what dose his lord wish of me

you had questions... do you want me to answer?

I do. what dose rainbow eyes mean? what dose all the colours mean

he nods taking him to his room rainbow is confusion yellow is happy deep blue is depression light blue is sadness. red is anger and pink is love

thannk you for telling me sire. I went to the light dragon kingdom once. they seemed alittle weary. and not knowing what they where thinking or showing any emotion ...I thought they where about to arrest me ...or was scared

if their eyes were purple they may have been scared

I did see some purple. I was only there to pick up something for a mission. your kingdom makes really good smoke bombs, smoke bombs that dont stain my very expensiveness suits, and they are more compact

he nods yes we do that for ease of carry in battle

Yes but shopping in your kingdom has become alittle difficult. Less and less shops are willing to sell to me

he looks thinking stop in the castle I will get them for you

thank you my lord. this will make preparing for my missions easier he bows his head I'll leave you rest, the painkiller I took is startiing to kick in now so I shall retire to my smoking room

he nods going to his room

ren going to his smoking room sitting down in his chair pouring himself a drink and relaxing

aki sneaks in behind him well well hello love

ren dosent even flinch hello my love smiling how are you feeling?

aki smiles better thankfully

I admit I was scared when I got arrested that night sipping on his brandy

aki moves resting his head in rens lap... they held me too for several days down there

playing with his hair using my likeness and weapons to pin the blame on me...smart

aki looks up as he cuddles close we are all safe now right?

I.....I don’t know...I found something strange in Judas’s room ....I need to find it before something bad happy

Happens*

aki sits up looking conserned

ren drinks his brandy looking into the fire.....

aki thinks as he sits up off him you might as well relax we will get it taken care of i promise

You don’t even know where to look. Tomorrow I’ll look into it and fix it myself, his machines can’t pick up my invisibility

*aki looks away feeling useless

ren stands going to a bookcase and pulling a book, a hidden door opens reveling a small room filled with knives, small smoke bombs, choking wires, revolvers and strange looking gadgets. Ren picking up a small box with “sapper” written on it

aki looks concerned as he stands leaving him

ren prepares collecting everything he needs he yawns tomorrow he closes his little weapons room and gose to his room, collapsing on the bed the strong painkillers knocking him out

*the next morning aftin is awake bright and early to leave

william up and early but still looking tired as he meets with aftin in the court yard do you require any guards on your way home?

he shakes his head no I shall be fine

Please have a safe trip home. Remember, one slip up means his head

i know i know

You are always welcome to the fire kingdom, fly safe my brother

he bows as his wings open flying home

william watches him leave until he’s out of sight, sighing he gets back to work meeting with the people and fixing their problems

aftin arrives back at the castle after hours as he wobbles on landing that trip is so difficult

hermes runs out meeting Aftin as he laughs looking like a healthy child DADDY! YOUR HOME!! hugging him smiling

aftins eyes turn yellow holding him close oh my son....

he picks him up looking back seeing meteas waiting as Astrid runs out my king your home!

hermes holds both of his parents daddy what was the fire kingdom like? Was it all on fire?! Is the castle a giant campfire?!

a small bell is herd no my son it looks a lot like ours but near the castle is a volcano that drips lava

Isent that dangerous though? To live near a volcano?! astrid smiles lava can’t hurt fire dragons. Sometimes we swim in the lava. It’s like swimming in a super thick soup

aftin looks up at her his eyes yellow as he sees meteas my son go to your mother i need to talk to meteas

he nods walking away with Astrid holding her hand

meteas looks to aftin confused my lord is something wrong?

...your free to stay here. I know what you done and why they want you. But you did save my son. You will guard him with your life, but one silp up and you will be sent to the fire kingdom in chains. Do you understand

he nods bowing low i understand my sire i am in your debt

aftin looks to him don’t let me down aftin walks away tired and hungry

Astrid comes up having Hermes and meteas go play as she follows aftin come my love I have food waiting in our chambers