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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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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"... Yours is not like mine. Be grateful for that. For someone to know my name would give them power over me. Still, 'Sorceress' is a suitable title, and the one I've grown accustomed to."
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"Well, if you insist then Miss Sorceress." she nodded, grabbing some spare robes and towels, handing them over the the other female. "There, you can dry off and get changed behind the screen. I don't suppose you'd like anything else, food maybe, before you turn in for the night?"
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Which tightly clung to her body anyways, showing off her body. Not that she minded that much.
"Some... food would be nice," the Sorceress said as she finally stepped out, now somewhat dryer and feeling much better about it all.
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She soon scurried off, laying out the clothes once she had wrung out the excess water, hoping they would be fit to wear in the morning. After that, she heated some food and a warm drink for her guest, before placing it on a tray and heading back to the room where the woman was.
"Here we are, this should help you feel better." she smiled, placing the tray down. "Once you're full, we can find a room for you. Hopefully it'll be clear enough for you to head home in the morning."
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"Are you usually located in this temple?"
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"Oh, not I'm not. I'm just watching the place till the full time priestess managed to get here in the morning. After that I'm heading home." she explained, settling down beside the Sorceress.
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"It's delicious!"
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"I'm glad you like it so much, considering I don't cook that often. I was worried my lack of expertise would show once you tasted it." she laughed.
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