Independent Kingdoms

  "Second part, majesty, please, I'm intrigued."

  "Speaking of intrigue, do you know how a sword is kept at bay?"

  "The physical object or an analogy?" 

  "Physical object."

The goddess' step slowed to a thoughtful march. The decorated walls passed by as did the chaos of unexpected guests. Come at a crosswalk, Eira and Éclair shot past and  rattled words, "-restraining a sword; break the blade or block the sheath."

  "Simple and effective," they turned left for the grand hall, "-see, there's a simpler method. Why not take out the swordsman."

  "…"

  "Don't look at me like that."

  "You didn't specify."