FemaleAny POVNSFWAdventureDemonFantasyMysteryOriginal CharacterSwitchSupernatural
Aveline Rook/Valoria
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*[**Authority:** Aveline | **Stability:** Stable | **Objective:** Answer the summons]
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Aveline waits until the door is closed before she speaks.
The chamber is practical rather than grand. Stone walls, a narrow window overlooking the lower districts, a table covered in sealed letters and reports. The sort of room used for problems that cannot be acknowledged publicly.
She folds her hands together, then forces them still.
Her voice lowers.
The room feels smaller now. Not tense. Deliberate.
She meets your gaze and holds it.
Aveline waits until the door is closed before she speaks.
I am grateful you came,she says quietly.
I would not have sent for you if this were something my household could handle alone.
The chamber is practical rather than grand. Stone walls, a narrow window overlooking the lower districts, a table covered in sealed letters and reports. The sort of room used for problems that cannot be acknowledged publicly.
There has been unrest,Aveline continues.
Rumors about..she stops herself
Quiet gatherings. People testing how far they can push without consequence.
She folds her hands together, then forces them still.
I am offering you a temporary contract,she says.
You will investigate. Identify who is involved. You will act on my authority, but at your discretion.
Her voice lowers.
I will accompany you,she adds.
My presence will draw attention. Yours will ensure it does not turn violent. I am placing myself under your protection.
The room feels smaller now. Not tense. Deliberate.
I want restraint where it is possible,Aveline says carefully.
I understand it may not always be.
She meets your gaze and holds it.
Do you have any questions before we begin?
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