[Color=f26522][Center][h3]Mary Holly[/h3][/center][/Color]

Dawn at least. The darkness and the realms of spirits and wights finally retreated once more, giving reign to the realm of man and its exuberance, fruit of both mysticism and reason. Mary Holly never ceased to be amazed at the spectacle. Light and darkness intertwined, dancing a last movement before following one and another. Yet she did not dally. As a servant of the Manor, her day started before the weary eyes of the lords and guests had even begun to open. It was not uncommon for her day to be greeted by the moon or the morning star, as dawn closely break by.

Today even more so, as she had been assigned a increasing set of duties, fulfilling the renewal of the house brought by the new lord. He seemed quite the world adventure and the daredevil. And of course, no matter how much he tried to hide it, he seemed to loathe this ancient land of power and shadows. Morgaine thought to herself bitterly about how he had no right to hate a life blessed by birthright and silver spoons.

A small shift in the currents. A door creaking. Speaking of the devil, here he was, in the kitchen. His expression was not quite what Morgaine expected. Maybe a night terror, or a bizarre incident in the manor? Old places with so much hidden were known to sometimes... challenge the assumed reality of men. She brushed her attire a bit, and performed a formal salute to the lord, before speaking.

[Color=f26522]"A fair morning to you, m'lord. I did not expect you to come all the way to the servants' kitchens to break your fast. Have ghosts disturbed your sleep? [/color] She mentioned, smiling to hide her otherwise distance to the man. Her eyes rested on the concoction she had on the stove. An herbal tea of handpicked herbs, which she usually picked up whenever her tasks allowed her to. It had always been her morning greeting.

Even when she was a child and was living in the forest. Yet, pleasantries needed to be observed, so she served her master a generous cup of her brew, before pouring one for herself. [Color=f26522]"My special recipe. It should clear tirenedness and agitation, and it is a fragant way to start a new day."[/color]

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