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[cleansingstrike]

My Lady...

[Though she was sworn to Ovelia, the knight knew that she could not shield her from all the evils that chased her. Evils of the mind, those that would come for her as she slept... Agrias could only do so much, and the thought of being so powerless was infuriating.]

Forgive me for mine words, but do not think me ignorant.

Well aware am I of what haunts you to this day. Would that I could free you, and grant you a night of peace...

[It was her greatest desire.]

'Tis a futile question, I fear, but I would dare ask it anyways.

What can this knight do for you? You need not hesitate.

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[ She knew Agrias wouldn't simply leave things alone. She couldn't, after all. And Ovelia would feel herself unable to do the same, were their roles different, either, so she couldn't blame her knight for her insistence. Even so... she was hard pressed to think of anything, besides... ]

Perhaps a glass of milk will help settle me... Ah, but tis so late. I doubt the kitchen staff would welcome us at this hour...

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[Simple enough.]

I'll only be but a moment.

[She hurried as much as she was able to, knowing that silence and solitude would only make the darkness creep back inside Ovelia's thoughts.]

For you, my lady.

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Agrias, you need not trouble yourself, or the kitchen staff... twas only a passing desire.

[ And yet, she honestly should have expected this, the moment she said anything. ]

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'Tis no trouble at all, I assure you. Anything I can do to ease your burden, you need only ask.

[She not only gave her the milk, but a smile as well.]

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[ Ovelia gingerly took the mug, feeling its warmth in her hands before allowing herself a small sip of it, humming... ]

I know not what I have done to deserve your continued grace...

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I'll never ask anything in return from you, My Lady. The favor I show you, 'tis so because I choose to.

Nothing more.

[A brief pause.]

Might I ask to sit with you?

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[ She wanted to argue that Agrias' service was a pledge, a matter of knight's fealty, bound into law and strict in its definitions. But the words simply never formed, and the thoughts simply disappeared into the fog of her mind, along with the waning details of what nightmare even haunted her. ]

If it pleases you...