Shy Deer Steppes the darkness was over the face of infinite space

she was not phased by his admittance; the wolves here were heathens, and she was placed here for the very purpose of cleansing their evils. it does surprise her that he would ask such a question — what was in it for him? the mercy and love of the true lord. the protection granted by fealty to Him, the lord of the light, and master of all. you need further proof? her tone is light, but serious. almost incredulous. and she turns to face the sun again, this time more stern and drifting, mentally, from him. do you not see the light? feel the warmth? but she turns to regard him wholly again a moment later. what has your god given you that is true, that is real? the daystar grants me everything i need. i am thankful for His grace. if this boy was born of the shadows, they would be difficult to purge from him without the attentions of a priest — and she was no priest, despite her teachings.