Amalia
the shield of safrin
Dorian continues to say a lot and very little, playing expertly on the Shield's devotion while leaving her in the dark. It is dizzying, and when he asks his final question she finds herself needing a steadying breath, a moment to collect her thoughts.The question isn't whether or not she is amenable. The thing Amalia still does not know is what the arrangement is. "What information would you need?" Is it something she can easily give- and if so, again, why her? "I don't know that I can help you if you don't tell me how I'm supposed to help."
Oh, but of course this is all a weak and final protest. Amalia is already nearly sold- she was the moment he mentioned Vi, appealing to her need to serve and matter. Stubborn she may be, but she has her weaknesses. She is mortal, after all.
someday we'll find what we're looking for
or maybe not
maybe we'll find something much greater
