there's light at the edge of the darkness
The corner of Loren’s lips quirked up though he quickly schooled his expression into a politely neutral mask. ”I’m simply acknowledging your divine grace, power, and beauty, recognizing your superior nature.” His words were laced with a great deal of admiration, and most of it was genuine.
However, he finally looked up at her, his eyes widening with surprise. "What signs of power? How do you mine mage glass, and where exactly would you find it?" Realizing his voice had grown perhaps a bit too curious, he lowered his gaze again. "That's good to know, though. Thank you, for sharing your knowledge with me. I very much appreciate it, and your presence." Again, his tone was entirely deferent.
However, he finally looked up at her, his eyes widening with surprise. "What signs of power? How do you mine mage glass, and where exactly would you find it?" Realizing his voice had grown perhaps a bit too curious, he lowered his gaze again. "That's good to know, though. Thank you, for sharing your knowledge with me. I very much appreciate it, and your presence." Again, his tone was entirely deferent.
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