>>5437851>>5437920>>5437940>>5437994>>5438014>>5438088>>5438238>>5438239>Yes indeed, you welcome the offer and of course look forward to meeting the Lord Swifthawk himself!You know mortals better than perhaps anyone, so it's not a surprise to you that even passively living among them, invariably exalted you among the hierarchy. Such is the way of beauty, along with the rumors and reputation you've gathered from your efforts. Still though, you hadn't planned to just abandon portions of the population based upon their privilege. Especially in favor of those who don't need you most, but you recall your failing efforts across the sea. Of course the situation is not as dire here, albeit quite awful besides, but trying to live among the commonfolk and personally help them on an individual basis... you can't be everywhere at once, and with enough hardship and suffering your efforts will inevitably be drowned out.
You tried it that way before, so you believe you could afford to try it the way the mortals want.
<span class="mu-r">"I've seen much suffering in my journey, I can't completely abandon the poor to their needs, especially after all the support they have given me... but I will gladly help you and his lordship."</span>
<span class="mu-b">"Of course the poor, of course! You clearly know them well, who better to help us understand their plight from the castle?"</span>
Lady Jane, as she insists you call her from here on, is delighted at your acceptance. Probably because she'll have something significant to show for her efforts when she returns to the castle with you. Though you try to make clear your position, of wanting to maintain your place with the needy, the noble lady seems convinced (at least internally) that you will come to change your mind once you find your place in the castle.
Although before you leave, there's some expected trouble, of the lesser noble family not wanting to let you go! Even in your short time, just a few days of living with them, they're all quite in love with you or at least your presence. Tempers flare and swords are drawn when Lady Jane tries to take you with her, and it's a conflict only you can defuse, although you leave the family with broken hearts at your departure... perhaps the same for the poorly and the refugees beyond the town walls, and you worry if their hope hasn't faded in your absence.
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