The Need

Brishor held Meryl’s hand tightly and walked through the main hall, down the corridor to the guest rooms and then right after the landing of a stairwell, they came to the parlor. When they reached the parlor, Brishor turned to Patsy and said, “Can you get some tea and food for us?” as if to dismiss her. 

Patsy blinked at him for being so direct. She was now beginning to get scared about Meryl. She cocked her head to look at Meryl as if telling her to not worry and then bowed to him. “Yes, m’lord.” Then in a very low voice she said to Brishor, “Please don’t hurt her…” 

“I won't,” Brishor assured her. She bowed again to him and left. As soon as she left, Chezzal bolted the door and used his magic to seal the sound from going out.