"Ah..." The woman spoke, breathing a sigh of relief. She stood up, revealing a waifish, yet tall frame, revealing herself to be an inch or two taller than the other woman, which was impressive considering her own height. "I thank you from the bottom of my heart, friend," she spoke. Her words were odd. There was a certain disconnect in her tone, yet it was full of warmth and honesty. "My name is Meruin," she explained. "I was traveling to London, but I am afraid I got lost along the way..." She said, looking off into the distance. "A battle is coming... One that will ravage all of Britain... I need to meet one of the king's knights... Before that begins." She explained in a soft voice. She walked up to Adelaide, standing in her personal space. "You seem reliable," she spoke. Close as she was, her irises seemed to glow, the gold in them seeming to spiral around her pupils. "Would you be able to help me find my knight?" She asked.

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Roland shook his head. "I was sent to assess the condition of your lands, ser." He explained. "I can see that you are quite safe for the time. That I have seen that, it is all I would ask that you be willing to provide your military forces in the case that Queen Mary does decide to attack... The king has no wish for bloodshed, but he fears it to be inevitable... Having as much aid as possible would minimize that." He explained.