Blackout
West Point Castle. 
Raia enters the main hall sporting a new haircut. Her raven black shoulder length side braid has been replaced with a silvery pink shaggy layered bob. She smiles at Sia and holds her arms up as if to say: look at me. 
"What do you think?" Raia asks but turns as Gin enters the room. She starts speak but stops when she realizes Gin is wearing travelling apparel. "Why the traveling gear?" Gin sets his pack down and kneels. 
"My Lord, I ask that I be released from service as your Attendant." Gin says coldly. Raia takes a second to find her words. 
"On what grounds are you seeking to leave my service?" Raia asks back. 
"I have been in your service all my life. From a young age. I have known no other life. I wish to leave on a journey of self discovery and enlightenment." Gin speaks. His voice though stern wavers once but only slightly. "I wish to know who I am without you."

Raia is silent for a long time. Gin keeps his head down the entire time. Finally Raia gives her answer. 
"Very well, I release you from your indenture." Raia feels a knot in her stomach and a tightness in her chest. "Goodbye Gin."

Gin stands and turns to leave.
"Goodbye Raia."