Damon slowly approached Divinity, meeting her gaze to make known that she couldn't escape. He paused before her, not breaking his gaze, as he questioned Zahir menacing: "How do you think this behavior should be corrected?"
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Divinity flinched as the door flung open, but stood firmly. She didn't waver in her decision to face Damon despite her fear of him. She couldn't escape his wrath, therefore her choice was to deal with it sooner rather than later in fear of its anticipation.
His eyes glinting, Zahir replied," sir, I believe that to maintain the trust of the people, we should not leave marks on her where they could be easily visible. Therefore, if at all possible, we should find somebody close to her to take her punishment for her. That way, she can see your strength and you won't have to mar that pretty little figure. And, if they die in the process, it won't be a big loss. Perhaps a chambermaid or a lady in waiting would do, some personal attendant Noone would miss but the queen herself."
Zahir sneered, turning to look her right in the eye as he finished speaking, closing the broken door behind them as best as he could on bent hinges.