Part 656: Say'ri C

My lady!

Ah, Say'ri. Good day.

You fought the last battle masterfully, my lady. Truly, your power is beyond my ken.

You're very kind. Though I must say, it has left me rather tired.

Then pray do not waste your words on me. Go now and rest.

Yes, I... Hmm, I fear I... may not have much choice...

My lady?

My power has returned, but... Still, I...

M-My lady! No! Alarm! Call forth a healer at once! The Voice is fallen!

...Zzzzzzzzz.

Fallen... asleep? My lady? My lady, can you hear me?

Mmm... Five more years...

Fie! I pray the war will be long since over by then. Though p'raps it would be for the best to permit her to sleep through it. 'Twould be selfishness itself to drag her with us in such frail condition.

I'm not so fragile as all that.

Ah! You're awake.

I am here of my own will. I wish to stay and be of use. Pray, do not push me away.

On the contrary, my lady! I ask that you do not leave my side. The risks are simply too great for you to wander hill and dale alone.

Ah, Say'ri, always so serious! It is sweet of you to fret so. Very well, I give you my word.

And I my thanks in return.