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Ky nodded. "Okay... thank you. Sir." (Would she still have an escort of her own at this point?)

"So we're back to religion being the key factor that makes people act foolishly," he said dryly.

Ky nodded, gathering that herself as she looked at him in concern. "...What happened to your crutch?"

She'd definitely pissed her off. Oops. "You as well, ma'am." She dipped her head to her. Ky smiled a little, then sobered. She wasn't at all ready to interact with ...

"...Are you alright?" She still didn't risk approaching.

"Are they of sound mental health?"

Her smile faltered when she realized she'd upset the lady. "Yes ma'am." She dipped her head. "Apologies." "How? Why?" Ky set her book down.

"Oh..." That was nice. Talia nodded. "Yes ma'am... well... if he changes his mind, I don't mind." She offered a smile. "I'm happy to earn my keep." Ky perked up ...

Ky stopped short, assuming the threat wasn't directed toward her, and yet she wasn't taking any chances. She looked for his crutch but didn't move until she had permission to.

"It's not help if they don't want it."

"Um... Lord Ash said that he doesn't... require my... services." This was awkward. "But um... well, will I be assigned to anyone, ma'am? I really don't mind. I'm happy to ...

"Wha--?" Ky gaped for a moment, shocked at the mob. Then quickly started towards them to help.

"Oh... so not that type of--" That made more sense. She nodded. "...I see. Okay. Um... will I...? Need to...?" Ky was in the library.

Ky nodded. you have more of them? I think Gaius wants one. He's here somewhere." She glanced around.

(Valid lol) "We don't," Aeron agreed with a shrug, seeing what they were doing. "I could absolutely be wrong about the planets being round -- luckily I'm not trying to ...