Jackdaw was speachless at her words. She would die for another. That was such an abstract concept. Perhaps it was because she had been mortal. To an immortal, death was not a constant threat. But she inspired him to offer the same. He slowly knelt down on the floor, beside the bed. "Thank you, Lady Dawn. I too offer to you, my protection and my promise of death, should you need it." He vowed with gratitude and conviction.
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Aeval slowly walked into the room. She went to the far wall and waited. What was going on, she wondered.
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Degan hid his surprise. "I'm sorry, I didn't know that." He apologized.