As she peered out at the flickering gleams of lights in the distance, contrasting with the dark backdrop of the forest, Amelia could honestly say she didn't envy those people who must have been trying to get back to their villages for the night. The rain had never stopped all day, and now as darkness fell, the stormy clouds above had prevented even
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Finding the temple, she was quick to pound on the door to get someone, anyone's attention. Once the doors flew open, Marie stumbled in, her soaked hair obscuring her vision.
"Ah... I... th-thank you. My name's Marie - I'm sorry for intruding, but I got caught in the storm and... please... let me stay until it passes!" she pleaded.
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"Miss Marie?" she asked, clearly surprised as she moved closer, reaching a hand out to feel just how cold the other girl was. "What are you doing out in such horrible weather?"
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As the other girl reached over to feel how cold she was (and yes, she was cold), Marie brushed back her wet hair to get a look at her. A big smile formed on her face as she recognized her.
"I didn't mean to be, I assure you! I had been wandering when the storm hit. Please, can I stay here? I'll repay you anyway I can!"
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"Don't be silly, you don't owe me anything. I could never leave you to wander around out there on your own." she insisted. Even if the night had been clear, it would have worried her to think the other girl was out in the forest in the dark. "Now, why don't you come in with me, and we'll find you some clothes, okay?"
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Part of her wanted to shrug herself out of her clothes here and now just to get warm, but that would be rude, especially in this place.
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"Let me just find some robes in your size, you can do behind that screen and at least undress. There should be a towel behind there for you to dry off with." she instructed, rummaging through the nearby drawers for something that would fit her friend. Thankfully, it didn't take long for Amelia to pass a set of clothes over to Marie. "Do you need anything else?"
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Behind the screen, Marie peeled off her drenched dress, tossing it to the side as she moved to dry herself off - she wasn't sure if anyone else was around, so she wouldn't risk removing her underwear. Drying off the best she could, she slipped on the robe and left behind the screen.
"Again... thank you for this. I... really do want to repay you."
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"Don't be silly, I'm sure anyone else would have done the same thing. It's jsut a fluke I'm watching this place tonight." she smiled at her friend.
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Taking the drink, she took a small sip and give a small noise in approval. "It's good...!"
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"There are a few spare rooms, so you can pick whichever one you like. Just choose so I can get the fire in it going for you."
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As she went for the bed, she turned to Amelia. "You want to... stay with me for awhile?"
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"If that's what you wish, I don't mind. What would you like to do?" she asked.
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