Thank you for everyone's kind words so far. I'm not so sure about this one, it's not one of my best. Anyway as always I'd love to know what you think.
X is for...
Xenophobia – 1. Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries
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"The prisoners will be executed at dawn." Uther announced to his son.
"Why? They've done nothing wrong." Arthur countered.
"They're druids; that's crime enough."
"Father they were just in town for supplies. They haven't broken any of our laws. They haven't actually used magic in Camelot. Why do we have to execute them?"
Uther turned to stare at his son incredulously.
"Arthur have you forgotten everything sorcerers have done to us? They must be eradicated from the kingdom. When you are king you'll understand."
"I don't want to understand. I'd rather rule a kingdom where the punishment fits the crime."