Chapter 12
A Tearful Reunion
Pip and Lily orchestrate a reunion between Sir Reginald and Flikker. The gruff knight's stoic facade finally cracks as he expresses his relief and affection.
The great hall of Castle Grumbles was still a riot of color and noise, the remnants of a feast that had somehow lost its sparkle. Professor Pip, standing beside Lily near the grand oak doors, felt a peculiar pressure in the air, thicker than the lingering scent of roasted boar. It wasn't the usual hum of historical energy the time machine radiated when it was ready to depart. This felt… stuck.
Sir Reginald, his armor now gleaming under the flickering torchlight, stood by the long table, his arms crossed, a thundercloud permanently etched onto his brow. Beside him, looking utterly dejected, was Flikker, the jester. His usually vibrant motley seemed muted, his cap drooped.
"Are you quite sure, Lily, that this is the optimal configuration for temporal displacement?" Professor Pip whispered, adjusting his spectacles. "The chronometer is exhibiting a rather… stubborn resistance."
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