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“Oh… okay.” She nodded. “I’ll have to talk to Them first but I think that’s what They wanted, eventually. When are you going back?”

“…where is that?” She asked.

“They came from Strithr to me,” she said. “They said I’m to enlist your help in preparing the hearts of the people to be ready for the re-ascension of the ...

Jerica pulled her hand away and frowned at them both, offended. “I’m not lying.”

“Oh… Jerica Ainsley.” She offered him a hand to shake.

Jerica looked between them. “That’s you two, then?”

Jerica huffed, frustrated. She’d told Them this is what was gonna happen. “Them said to come to you, first. To ask for Speaker or Stur to help me announce the ...

(Haha I edited But I feel like Ky and Anneliese would totally make keychains Where there are bored noble girls there is silliness lol) “I haven’t met them yet.” She ...

(Lol pushing it? Okay fine lol) “The only thing They left me was words to summon Them once again,” she said. “And I can’t say those yet. I’m not ready ...

“What sort of proof?” She challenged, doubting herself but hiding it well. “It’s not like it comes with a souvenir.”

“I’m not a child.” She didn’t back down from the eye contact, looking at him boldly, even though she was secretly starting to doubt herself. “And Strithr sends orders, not ...

Jerica eyed him, then glanced back at the man who had asked and nodded once. “I do. I’m to prepare the world for their second coming.”

Jerica hesitated, glancing around. She felt on the verge of being labeled insane. “I’m drawn to Them and They are drawn to me.”

“No.” She shook her head and repeated. “Strithr. I’m certain.”

“True,” Jerica agreed with a nod.