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[pontificus]

( locked to Seelie )

I pray for those who've left the castle of Caer Glaem. [She dips her head gently, though she still finds herself at a loss for how she can help, do something.]

I know I am not the only one, [Fine lady or not.] who knows not what her presence in this realm could do. I do not understand this war, but I am here regardless. I have taken time to learn the court here, and I would like to ask how I could serve. I am not skilled in any craft nor have I any supernatural abilities. But I have two hands and a willingness to learn--

[She pauses.] I helped with the injured during the last attack, and though there are those called out, I'm not sure what use I could be.

[She doesn't want to be some spoiler princess-esque type. If she's learned anything, she must be proactive in her own life lest she fall aside for the wants of others.]

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[bullhorned]

M'lady. [There's a breath of desperation in his voice. He checks it quickly.] You're safe, still?

[pontificus]

Still safe. [Her eyes spark when she sees him, a slow forming smile reaching them.]

Are you?

[bullhorned]

Safe as I've ever been. [... so, no, not really.] It's good to hear from you. M'lady.

[This last bit he admits awkwardly and he is glad that he is in a spot too shaded for her to see his cheeks redden.]

[pontificus]

[It only has her smile just as bashfully, tucking a stray strand of blonde hair behind her ear.]

It does me well to hear from you. How does our court fare?

[bullhorned]

No one's died yet. So it's not so bad as it could be. But we ain't accomplished much, either.

[His tone was scathing, but in the end, he knew little of warfare. All he knew was that if felt like they'd rushed to meet the enemy, but now were spending most of their time waiting.]

[pontificus]

[From the state of things in the castle she isn't surprised.]

Do you know when you are to return, yet?

[bullhorned]

No. We won't leave 'til we got what we came for. Least that's the way I hear it.

[He's eager to be back. But to admit so would make him seem craven, so he doesn't.]

[pontificus]

I pray for a quick and safe return then.

[bullhorned]

It should be quick. Seems all we got to do is say these few words and we'll just appear back where we're supposed to.

[What was it? "Kill Your Foes" or something? He shrugged and figured they would remind him of it later.]

[pontificus]

What wonder out magic to transport someone so simply. [How very odd to her given how seriously witchcraft is taken.]

[bullhorned]

Better than walking. They say it's two months to walk from here to there. Even though we can talk like this, instant like.

[pontificus]

Two-- two months? [She tries to compose herself at the thought. That he was two months from her.]

You must come back soon.

[bullhorned]

Don't you worry, m'lady. Like as not, you'll see me before the week's end.

[pontificus]

I best.