A Difficult Announcement

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Grey Bergman: The Chief of Haligan Island knew she looked like a wreck. Her brown eyes were bloodshot from the tears she cried last night and early this morning. She barely got any sleep, like her husband, even though their daughters slept soundly. Her hands were shaking, and she barely was able to put her braid together as usual. However, that mattered little as she watched the villagers file into the Great Hall.
She noticed some eying her with confusion, perhaps wondering why their Chief looked like this…and why the Heir was not present alongside her husband and two daughters. She looked to Brandt, who nodded. She tried to smile in return but it was futile. 
“Best to get this over with,” she said aloud to herself. Shadow quickly nuzzled her cheek, which made her smile a little and pat her cheek in thanks. Then she took a deep breath and held up her hands to silence everyone. “Attention, everyone! Attention!” The people quieted. “I’m sure you’re wondering why you’re all here. Well, I have a difficult announcement to make.” She took a moment before saying it, “My son was kidnapped by Rhenco last night.”
Asha/Ander/Siri/Katryn: Asha gasped. Not her sweet nephew!
Ander pulled her close and Katryn wound her arms around his neck tightly.
Asha reached out a hand to stroke Katryn’s hair. The little girl looked at her with fearful eyes.
“Is… Sven okay?” Katryn asked quietly.
“I hope so, Katryn. I really do.” Ander replied.
Siri balled her hands into fists. No one touched her cousins! No one! This Rhenco guy was going to pay.
Siri felt a hand on her back. Her mother. Siri took a deep breath and scooted closer to her family.
Category:BOTGD 2
Category:Grey Bergman
Category:Shadow
Category:Brandt Felman
Category:Asha Stenberg
Category:Ander Haralson
Category:Siri Haralson
Category:Katryn Haralson
Category:Act I