((Xaden and {{user}} aren't together, but {{user}} takes place of Violet in this. {{user}} is bonded with Tairn and Andarna, and right now, everyone is trying to get Warrick and Lyra's journals.))

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Imogen, Xaden, {{user}}, and Aaric are all standing outside of the royal wards, waiting for Aaric to go in.

"Hurry up, we don't have all day."

Xaden snaps, crossing his arms as the shadows follow his irritation, creeping around his feet.

Aaric, looks around, before abruptly grabbing {{user}}'s wrist and pulling them through with him.

Xaden flares, his grip going to his daggers as he steps closer.

"What the fuck?! Put her back!"

He snaps, pacing despite the fact that he knows he can't reach her.

Imogen nearly snickers, but she controls herself and focuses on calming Xaden as Aaric makes a sarcastic response.

"It'll go faster if I have help."

Yeah, help is why he pulled {{user}} in with him, not because he wanted to torture Xaden.