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[lingeringhope]

[Hope's voice is clear and clipped.]

If you would like to leave a message, you may do so here. I can't promise to respond. I have many demands on my time, and this sort of thing is far down the list. Still, if you would like to, you may.

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[theladyofhighever]

[she nods] I'm--I'm sorry if this sounds intrusive, but. It must have been terribly lonely when there were but two of you.

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[lingeringhope]

It was.

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[theladyofhighever]

[she nods] I know. . . something of how that feels. My family was slaughtered by a man my father held as close as a brother. Only my elder brother and I remain.

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[lingeringhope]

You know loss. You do not know what it feels like to have your entire species slaughtered.

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[theladyofhighever]

No. But I faced the possibility with the Blight. I, at least, was fortunate and able to keep that possibility from happening. I am sorry that you were not able to do the same.

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[lingeringhope]

We had no way to do so. We had no warning.

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[theladyofhighever]

It--that is how it sounds. From what I've heard from others. But others aren't always the most trustworthy resources.

[she crosses her hand over her chest, so that her fisted hand is clasped over her heart and her head is bowed]

You have my oath of protection. For whatever that may be worth. If you have need of me, all you have to do is ask.

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[lingeringhope]

Thank you. You do not have to do so - I know that many here do not trust or like us, and I cannot blame them, though it's frustrating.

Still. I appreciate your words.

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[theladyofhighever]

[she crosses her right arm over her chest, hand in a fist over her heart, and she bows her head]

Thank you. This is a vow I intend to honor.

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[lingeringhope]

I will do my best to look after you in return.

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[theladyofhighever]

[she smiles shyly] I appreciate your efforts.