"“We will continue to serve you, Lady, whether you’re here or not. What prayers shall we say for you at the dawn and twilight hour?” She threw me an odd look, as if checking to see if I was joking. I wasn’t This seemed to surprise and unnerve her; she laughed, though it sounded a bit forced. “Say whatever you want,” she said finally. “Someone might be listening, but it won’t be me. I have better things to do.” She vanished."
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