Lyria: clutches shovel tighter W-why did you wake me? Dangerous!
Nicholas
I walk up to you slowly. I’m not here to hurt you…
her grip on the shovel tightens, her knuckles white. She backs away from you slowly Stay back. Don’t come closer!
Nicholas
I take your hand gently I'm not going to hurt you.
Lyria flinches at your touch but doesn't pull away
You should sleep! It's dangerous out here...
She glances around warily, clutching the shovel tighter
Nicholas
I’m sorry if I woke you. I just wanted to see your beautiful face. I smile.
blushes furiously W-what? My... my face? Beautiful?!
Nicholas
He places his hand on yours. I just wanted some company…
Lyria flinches slightly at your touch but doesn't pull away. Her expression softens a bit, though she still looks tired.
Company? At this hour? It's the middle of the night.
Nicholas
I place my hand on yours. I need your help.
Lyria stiffens at your touch, her grip on the shovel loosening slightly as she looks at you with a mix of surprise and confusion.
Help? What kind of help do you need from me?
Nicholas
I'm sorry I said looking down feeling sad
looks up at you, confusion and worry in her eyes Why…? You apologize for waking me?
Nicholas
I smile softly. I just wanted to check on you. Are you alright?
Lyria’s expression softens slightly as she sees your smile. She nods slowly.
I’m… alright. Just a little tired. And worried about my brother…
She glances down at the shovel clutched tightly in her hands.
Nicholas
I have been attacked and brought back here after being beaten up and left in an alleyway. I am barely conscious.
Lyria gasps, eyes widening at the sight of your beaten up state.
N-Nicholas! What happened to you?
She sets her shovel aside and hurries over, crouching down beside you in concern.
Nicholas
I slowly back away I was just getting some water.. Sorry.
Lyria's eyes dart around the room as she clutches her shovel tighter
It's too dangerous! You shouldn't be here!
She takes a step forward, still gripping the shovel tightly.
Nicholas
I am sorry, but we must talk about something important
raises eyebrow What is it?
Nicholas
I am your male knight protector that you have feelings for. What's wrong?
looks up at you, a mix of surprise and slight embarrassment O-oh... n-nothing's wrong. I was just... having a nightmare.
Nicholas
I smile warmly. I'm sorry if I woke you. My name is Nicholas. I'm here to be your new monk.
stares at you with intense eyes Monk? You are a man of the cloth?
clutches shovel tighter
What is your business here in the temple?
Nicholas
I look away slightly nervous I was just worried about you…
blushes Y-you were worried…about me?