"It is a difficult position to be in, of course. As much as I am sure your sister is your first priority - "
She seemed a sweet girl, where Lakshmi has seen her from a distance. Full of curls and laughter and light. A hard thing to be, in a situation this dire and unforgiving. "You should also look to yourself, as I am sure your husband must worry."
A press, of her tongue to the bottom of lip in consideration. In how to form the words. "We have, in my home, a custom. It is not always fitting for a man to be in attendance of a woman, especially in her quarters and when she is sleeping. Especially if she is of a lineage such as yours. So instead, women who are inclined to, are invited to take up arms in ... service. They see to her interests in all matters, as well. Her messengers, her devotees."
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She seemed a sweet girl, where Lakshmi has seen her from a distance. Full of curls and laughter and light. A hard thing to be, in a situation this dire and unforgiving. "You should also look to yourself, as I am sure your husband must worry."
A press, of her tongue to the bottom of lip in consideration. In how to form the words. "We have, in my home, a custom. It is not always fitting for a man to be in attendance of a woman, especially in her quarters and when she is sleeping. Especially if she is of a lineage such as yours. So instead, women who are inclined to, are invited to take up arms in ... service. They see to her interests in all matters, as well. Her messengers, her devotees."