"You look to me as though I am someone familiar. Do I remind you of someone, Frau Mardun, or is this a game you enjoy playing?"
asks . / always accepting. @wiidogasted
‘ i have heard tales from the zemni fields of a child -- eleven or so years ago -- who coated the city in the ashes of his own parents. you are similar to the description. ‘
ophelia -- for her part, is not attempting to coerce any sort of secrets from him. she knows much already, from spies in the empire and from direct contract with the archmage when she least expected it. her arms cross as she regards him, though not with distaste. in fact, ophelia is quite fond of him. he has potential.
‘ mistake not my intent by that phrasing. i am only curious. while i do enjoy playing games, this is most certainly my least favorite one. ‘
she steps forward, closer to him. dares to reach out hands to smooth down his collar, to place her lips beside his ear.
‘ i can protect you from all of it, you know. the archmage need not be your major concern, any longer. stay, widogast. i’d love to have you. ‘