>>6071231“It did,” you reply, but you are starting to see her point. Maybe? It is hard to hold onto your rage with her holding you like this. You really do not want to lose one of your friends to something like this. If it happened you would never be able to forgive yourself! Especially one who has been by your side through everything like Salicera.
“I told you I was practically raised in a barn,” she chuckles, rubbing her hands against your back. “I make mistakes. Tonight is Kishirra’s celebration. Would you like to lead me through it? This way maybe something will go through my thick skull.”
You blink, weighing her words. It’s true that Salicera does behave weirdly… and you now wonder even more about the reasons why.
She promised to—
“Is this related to what you wanted to tell me tonight? After the celebration.”
Her hug hesitates for just a moment—
“Yes.”
“Then we better spend the night together. You <span class="mu-i">will</span> tell me, alright?”
The words of the Blessed Blind linger in your mind. It feels now like she warned you about Salicera. You will get to the bottom of this. No stone left unturned, not even for a matter of Faith — you friend may need help. You will be there for her, just as Master taught you and Saint Bragia inspired you to.
“Salicera, you are not alone. We are not alone. We act like one on duty, we have to act like one in our daily life, understood? Leave the wavering mind to the heathen.”
“I will. And I will tell you, tonight. But it might be better to do so in private,” she pulls back, her face also slightly redder. “Oh, wait, you have a few strands sticking out.”
“What? No!” You pull on your hood, but Salicera’s swift fingers already tucked them back in. “T-Thanks.”
“No worries. We all have our secrets,” she grins, her usual bravado back. “Now that Argia and I argued over the shade of our dresses,” she raises her voice to the benefit of the two busybodies who quickly hide behind the corner, “we can go back. I mean—” she glances at you. “Can we?”
>You feel satisfied for now. It was an accident and you both overreacted.>You nod, but you want to remind her that she is not off the hook.>Maybe you need to point out how worried you are about her one more time…>You also want to add something else [Write-In a suggestion]this was an interesting update to write, especially in regards to Salicera's specific wording about certain things and her subtler reactions and body language. I wonder if I have been subtle enough though, some of you players have a sharp nose. But anyway thanks for playing. We will go back to your scheduled fireworks and summer festival pretty soon... hopefully things go back to being nice and carefree... hopefully. 