TCES - I told the Emissary Karakorum should endure forever

I told the Emissary Karakorum should endure forever
I had grown fond of the city and its people.

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'I see.'
'I will confront him after dinner...'

'You are a defender of the Mongol Empire,' said the Emissary. 'I am pleased to understand you.' There might have been laughter in that piping voice. 'Nevertheless, its future is in the balance. More than one power is interested in Karakorum. And I intend to see that my power prevails. Be careful that you do not simply enable another that would take the city...'

Behind a curtain, a servant was playing a pipe of some sort, as was customary at these dinners. The Emissary was swaying, very gently, in time to the music.

'How charming this is,' he said, suddenly. 'You are a dear friend to me, you know?' He lurched, suddenly, and stumbled off. I would have believed him intoxicated, but that night, as usual, he had not had even a sip of airag.

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