[It was a reasonable boundary-- although, Judith had no idea how to respond in kind. Despite everything, she was still unwilling to wholly give up her life, her training, and everything she had worked for in her eleven years of service with the Cohort. The intense training, the lessons drilled into her heart, and the promotions she had earned meant too much.
Giving it all up would also be a disrespect to Marta.
She wasn't able to do that.
Settled on her feet, Judith righted her crutches for further support-- her body still ached from her time as a captive, and she knew even with effort it would be some time until she felt close to her 'normal' again.]
And, thank you. I'll take your words under advisement, but I hesitate to seek aid from the Reverend Daughter. Perhaps there's someone else who would understand...?
[Perhaps Abigail Pent, or even the Warden. Anyone who wasn't a Lyctor, in all honesty.]
Don't worry yourself about it. I'll find someone. Until then...
[She trailed, looking a little lost momentarily. So much had happened in a relatively short time, and she was no longer sure how to proceed.]
Have you met anyone else from the Houses? Do you know what happened after... after my call was answered?
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[It was a reasonable boundary-- although, Judith had no idea how to respond in kind. Despite everything, she was still unwilling to wholly give up her life, her training, and everything she had worked for in her eleven years of service with the Cohort. The intense training, the lessons drilled into her heart, and the promotions she had earned meant too much.
Giving it all up would also be a disrespect to Marta.
She wasn't able to do that.
Settled on her feet, Judith righted her crutches for further support-- her body still ached from her time as a captive, and she knew even with effort it would be some time until she felt close to her 'normal' again.]
And, thank you. I'll take your words under advisement, but I hesitate to seek aid from the Reverend Daughter. Perhaps there's someone else who would understand...?
[Perhaps Abigail Pent, or even the Warden. Anyone who wasn't a Lyctor, in all honesty.]
Don't worry yourself about it. I'll find someone. Until then...
[She trailed, looking a little lost momentarily. So much had happened in a relatively short time, and she was no longer sure how to proceed.]
Have you met anyone else from the Houses? Do you know what happened after... after my call was answered?