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There was no way she could have missed that falter with the way she had been regarding him. The slip of that smile was slight though and quickly recovered. Everyone had their demons. Or well mistakes. But his words did ring true to her. Not that he was the first to mention something to her about the past helping to shape the person she was now. Maybe she was just better at listening then she was back then.
“You remind me of someone I used to know.” The words were soft, her smile holding just a touch of melancholy. It was the usual longing for something long lost yet at the same time… It felt different this time. She didn’t truly feel sad at the thought. Not really. It was more like a warm reminder. “He too always tried to look at the bright side of life. He made the most of the fate he had been dealt. But you are right. So was he. My brush with death set me on this path. Without it I might have had an entirely different life. If a life at all.”
“I will assume you are feeling much better now since you are standing?” Her eyes look over him from head to toe. Yes she had changed topics. The healer in her wanted to know of his condition. Even though she hadn’t really wanted to make it seem like she was anxious. “I could lend you a hand with whatever job it was you were doing. Or at least walk you to wherever you need to go. As I said I have no work to tend to today.” She quickly holds up a hand before he could protest. “I know you said it is your preference to pay for services. However I’m not offering for payment. Not unless you are offering a chance at your friendship as payment. I would like to get to know you better if you’ll allow it.”
Spirit of the Warlock 