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Were we in Khura'in, your duties and the weight of your station would undoubtedly make the situation more complex. But here, you are free to do as you will, so long as it does not impinge on your training.

[And in Nahyuta's opinion, this could be good for Rayfa in the meantime, simply getting to have have experiences an ordinary teenage girl should have.]

I think that sounds like an enjoyable day. What do you think?

[ rayfa nods in understanding. there's more she wants to ask, but she'll just save it for when they're in khura'in. at least it sounds like she has big bro's approval?! ]

Yes, I have no doubt that it will be a day well spent.

[Nahyuta smiles then, seeing that she seems to have calmed down a little.]

Then why not agree to spend the day with him? Perhaps it will give you the time you need to work out your feelings towards him.

[ now comes the most!!! important!! question!! ]

Must father be informed of this?

[ she doesn't mind, either way. she just doesn't know the protocol for these kinds of situations. ]

You do not have to tell him straight away if you are not ready. But, I think he would be very happy if you were to confide such a thing in him.

[Though do you really want a Lhurke Stalkmadhi meddling in your love life, Rayfa...]

I see. Then there are no strict rules regarding this, either.

[ good to know! but ah... She doesn't know about lhurke just yet?! ]

[For all they know he could be Lhurkeing in on this very conversation as they speak.]

No, but even if there were, Father has not been known for his strict adherence to rules.

[ that's something she didn't know! maybe she can learn more about dhurke from nahyuta?? ]

What else is he known for?

[It was a joke about him being a rebel leader more than anything, but since she seems to be taking this seriously...]

His Dragon's Glare. One look could render an untruthful witness to a quivering wreck on the stand.

[ rayfa takes everything seriously... why is she the way she is. ]

That is not an image I want to see!

Are you not proud to have a father who instils fear in those who tell lies?

[Nahyuta used to love those stories as a kid... he was such a Dhurke fanboy smh]

Perhaps you will even see the glare for yourself here, should Father ever become very angry. [If she hasn't already, anyway.]

[ rayfa did make dhurke angry once, and that was actually very terrifying. the glare wasn't present, but his booming voice sure was. and that memory plays again in her head when nahyuta mentions dhurke being angry. ]

I do not wish for him to be angry with me again!

[ again!! ]

[Nahyuta remembers she had mentioned him growing angry once before when they had discussed Inga, and how terrified she had been. For a moment Nahyuta goes quiet, realising too late that perhaps he shouldn't have mentioned any of that.]

I... I'm still certain there was some misunderstanding. He would never meaningfully grow angry with his own daughter.

If I did or said something wrong, then it is warranted.

[Nahyuta shakes his head.] I promise you, that is not like him. Circumstances are far more to blame in all this than you are. Father understands that.

["Circumstances" being Inga and everything else.]

[ it's annoying how nahyuta is probably right. he knows more about dhurke than she does. she ha no other choice but to believe him. ]

Then... I will not blame myself.

[ she gets up from her seat, throw pillow in tow. ]

I will leave you be now.

[Nahyuta will let her take her leave, but he doesn't want to end the conversation on such a grim note, so--]

If you wish to tell me, I would be happy to hear how your day with Rion goes.

[He also realises it's none of his business, but maybe Rayfa having someone to talk to again will help!]

[ she wasn't planning to tell nahyuta, but... ]

I suppose you have the right to know. [ he helped her out, after all! ]

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