As she peered out at the flickering gleams of lights in the distance, contrasting with the dark backdrop of the forest, Amelia could honestly say she didn't envy those people who must have been trying to get back to their villages for the night. The rain had never stopped all day, and now as darkness fell, the stormy clouds above had prevented even
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Finding the temple, she was quick to pound on the door to get someone, anyone's attention. Once the doors flew open, Marie stumbled in, her soaked hair obscuring her vision.
"Ah... I... th-thank you. My name's Marie - I'm sorry for intruding, but I got caught in the storm and... please... let me stay until it passes!" she pleaded.
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"Miss Marie?" she asked, clearly surprised as she moved closer, reaching a hand out to feel just how cold the other girl was. "What are you doing out in such horrible weather?"
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As the other girl reached over to feel how cold she was (and yes, she was cold), Marie brushed back her wet hair to get a look at her. A big smile formed on her face as she recognized her.
"I didn't mean to be, I assure you! I had been wandering when the storm hit. Please, can I stay here? I'll repay you anyway I can!"
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"Don't be silly, you don't owe me anything. I could never leave you to wander around out there on your own." she insisted. Even if the night had been clear, it would have worried her to think the other girl was out in the forest in the dark. "Now, why don't you come in with me, and we'll find you some clothes, okay?"
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As soon as the doors were open the Sorceress sprang inside, soaked to the bone from the rain and with all her clothing sticking to her practically like a second skin.
"Haaaaaaaaa...!" she exclaimed as she sank to her knees, water dripping from her body onto the floor from over a dozen points. "Thank you... thank you so much!"
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"It's no trouble, no one should be outside on a night like this." she replied, kneeling down though avoiding the puddle of water on the floor to look at her guest. "Can you get up? It's still drafty in here, so you'd be better further inside, and I need to find you something dry to wear."
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Before long her hat was finally no longer waterlogged but merely damp, and the Sorceress rose back up to her feet. "Lead the way, miss."
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"So, can I ask why you were out in the woods this late, and on such a stormy night?" she asked curiously, before realizing she had let introductions slip her mind. "Oh, I'm sorry. My name is Amelia, what's yours?"
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"I know you're the future Queen of Seyruun, but would it hurt to let your bodyguard know you'll be waiting in a place like this in weird, stormy weather?!" Sayaka was only concerned for Amelia's well being, and it showed in her eyes. "I would've done the same thing you did, and I know you would've come after me no matter what anyone said~"
The only reason Sayaka had been allowed to go was because it was her duty to protect Amelia, and she had only been a day or so late after the Princess had headed out.
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"I didn't want to trouble you. I could handle being here by myself for one night, I would have been back home by tomorrow evening." she sighed, clearly feeling guilty that her bodyguard had saw fit to journey out so far at night, and during a storm. "You didn't need to come all this way on such a horrible night."
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"What about 2 or 3 nights? 'Cause that's also why I came out." She held up a set of document papers for her partner to read. "Our guest was unexpectedly delayed on the road-something about needing to fix their wheel. It'll take at least another day or so before they're even close to us."
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"I know you mean well, but I can take care of myself even for that long, I promise. You don't need to worry about me Sayaka." she smiled softly. After all, she traveled with friend all the time, she couldn't expect the other girl to trail her wherever she went. She appreciated the kindness of the act of course, but didn't wish to cause concern for her friend unnecessarily.
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