@hollowpit sent: "You're late." / from qet to amara
amara’s pulse quickened at qetsiyah’s comment. dust coated her sandals, her hurried trek from the greek village exposing her tardiness. she bowed deeply, "my lady qetsiyah, forgive me" she whispered, eyes fixed on the ground. "the… errand in the market delayed me." she did not like lying to her but in this case, it was necessary. she was unexpectedly met by silas on her way back from the market. it hadn’t been more than five minutes, a fleeting encounter, but she had been late; she couldn’t deny that.
"i will hurry more in the future," amara vowed. she would like to lose herself in the memory of silas' whispered words, his touch on her hand but ... she buried it. her thought, her attention should be entirely on her duty; moreover ... it was inappropriate to let her thoughts wander.
her duty paramount. "i brought the lavender you desired,” she offered, presenting the fragrant bundle, voice earnest, desperate to appease her mistress. "how may i serve you now, my lady?"















