"About what happened at the Temple of Prisms..."
- "Yes, my king?"
- Valerie smiles with just one corner of her mouth. "Your enthusiasm reminds me of Linzi's. In a good way."
- Valerie folds her arms across her chest. "With all due respect, I ask that you never bring this up again. If,
- Valerie nods to you cordially. "Glad to see you."
- "No! If you respect my honor and value my loyalty, please refrain from such hasty actions. I will go to the tr
- Valerie nods with dignity.
- Valerie shakes her head angrily. "So you attack me over someone else's complaints? Well! I shall limit my comm
- "Or did you break up? I pay little attention to the gossips around the castle, so I rarely keep up with the ne
- "By what exactly? The fact you are not alone any more? Or the fact you didn't choose me? These are strange que
- Valerie tilts her head when she sees you. "Glad to see you."
- "Of course." Valerie nods gravely.
- "In that case I would ask you to avoid such ridiculous jokes in the future. I invest a lot in our friendship a
- "Hello, . Are you ready for a new quest?"
- "Besides, I was born to a noble family." Valerie raises her chin proudly. "So I rather enjoy the idea that my
- Valerie touches her face where the scar used to be. "At least the world around me has returned to its accustom
- "In your voice I hear notes I recognize from Fredero and the other mentors of the Order... I hope you've no in
- "I must confess, I am glad my leader also lives without faith. I think the world would be much better if peopl
- Valerie chuckles. "Satisfactory. It appears that the Storyteller has thought it best to leave me alone, which
- Valerie knits her eyebrows for a moment, but the girl quickly restores her usual calm expression. "Your order
- Valerie smiles softly. "It's amazing, but they seem not to feel insulted by my rash words. But of course, I de
- "So you like me, but won't seek my favor? Well, that's something new." Valerie raises her eyebrow and smiles,
- Valerie smiles faintly and nods.
- "I couldn't agree more! If I can be frank, all this talk about Shelyn makes me want to spit. But my noble upbr
- "You are my commander, your orders are law. It's my duty to follow them." Valerie hesitates for a moment. "Wel
- "That is good." Valerie nods. "In that case I thank you for the compliment, and would ask that you never bring
- "I should thank you, . It's important to me that you were at my side. Now I'm sure that I'm finally free from
- "Oh, and don't forget about the village oafs. They understand the concept of nobility perfectly well. So they
- Valerie purses her lips and nods. "As you wish, ."
- "Thank you. I am ready to go to the Temple of Prisms as soon as you have the time."
- "You have my attention." Valerie bows politely.
- "Greetings." Valerie sighs. "Everything is well, I hope? I'm ready for new orders."
- Valerie rubs her scar with her fingertips. "Does it prevent me from serving you? Or make me worse in battle? T
- Valerie licks her lips in hesitation. "You should. But if that is your order, then I will obey it. I only hope
- "Right. I need no guidance from above. I have my own good conscience and my leader's orders to live by."
- Valerie folds her arms across her chest. "In that case, I must confess: even if I were to enter a courtship, I
- "Physically it causes me no discomfort whatsoever. So if you are worried it might prevent me from serving you,
- "Valerie, we need to talk. You've been acting strange lately."
- "About what happened at the Temple of Prisms..."
- "I'm glad the scar is gone."
- "Tell me about yourself."
- [Give Fredero's letter to Valerie] "Valerie, I've received a letter from Fredero Sinnet. He says I'm to free y
- "I'd like to spend some time alone with you."
- "You know, you don't have to follow etiquette and maintain good manners while speaking with me, if you don't w
- "How are things with the Storyteller and Linzi?"
- "I think it would be better if you leave."
- "You know, you really are quite beautiful. You're a reliable friend and a worthy ally, but would be a crime to
- "It's a pity we couldn't get rid of the scar."
- "How do you feel? I see your wound hasn't healed yet..."
- "Thank you for the conversation. Talk to you later."
- "I guess you have plenty of suitors."
- "So you're an atheist? You don't worship any deity?"
- "You're so eager to follow my orders. Why?"
- "How's your wound?"
- "About us... Let's go back to how things were when we met."
- "I hear you received an unpleasant letter lately..."
- "Tell me about the way of Shelyn, and about her paladins."
