Maea
It's not a demon at your door
How far indeed, and in such a short span of time, too. A testament to his chivalry and reasonable attitudes no doubt - and to the sheer depth of her loneliness, that she accepted anyone who even hinted at appreciating her company. But ultimately the result was the same as any slow grown acquaintance; Maea still appreciated him, and found herself relaxed enough to let her guard down. It wasn't the worst.
"My pleasure entirely, love," she replied, gently teasing with a returned affect. "If you need anything else I am happy to help however I can. It's the least I can do." Especially now that she had nothing to do. With her research completed and permanently dismissed from the post on the Council, she once again had too much time on her hands.
"Want to head back?" If he wanted to linger to pray, she could wait outside before joining him on the trek back to the city.
"My pleasure entirely, love," she replied, gently teasing with a returned affect. "If you need anything else I am happy to help however I can. It's the least I can do." Especially now that she had nothing to do. With her research completed and permanently dismissed from the post on the Council, she once again had too much time on her hands.
"Want to head back?" If he wanted to linger to pray, she could wait outside before joining him on the trek back to the city.
It's just your shadow on the floor
