"I-I'm so sorry for my wrongful actions, Richard. I have no excuses for my indiscretions, and I will accept whatever punishment you give me. All I ask is that you do not prevent me from serving you again. I know this is impudent of me to ask, but please… please punish me through any other means but that."
Richard was dumbfounded by the seemingly unending stream of apologies that rushed out of Neia's lips when they returned to their room.
He had only just started chastising her for taking things too far in many instances and nearly landing them in trouble. For one… Why did she boast about her 'aide' being able to take down everyone in the Naming Ceremony?
Richard knew Neia had a very high opinion of him, but her statement brought them the attention of someone rather troublesome.
