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That was it. Dukhan was a hero, not some hopeless bystander. He had seen this poor girl go through so much already. He could see in her eyes no small amount of will and determination. She had potential to be great, world changing, even. Perhaps she could be the one to help him save Adarla and take his first step toward his grand goal. But in the end, none of that mattered.

What mattered is that she was an innocent that needed help.

[color=a36209]"That settles it, young one. I don't know what is making you suffer in this way, but I don't believe you are beyond help."[/color]

Dukhan unsheathed his scimitar and removed the musket from his back, crossing them in front of his chest.

[color=a36209]"Young Miss Rose, I would like very much for you to travel alongside me, so that I may help you find a cure for what torments you and let you live the life [i]you[/i] want to lead. I pledge on my honor as a hero that, if you will accept my offer, I will do everything in my power to defeat whatever evil grips you."[/color]

Dukhan returned his weapons to their respective holsters and looked up at Rose with a warm smile.

[color=a36209]"What do you say? Will you trust me to be a true friend?"[/color]