As Rashad raised his hand to slap her she winced, but the blow never came. It was just a gentle tap on the cheek. Arya couldn't quite believe how Rash was taking this. She had expected him to get angry at her, perhaps threaten her or even kill her. But here he was accepting her words. The whole thing confused her, yet she was somewhat relieved to see he was still talking to her and that he trusted her to some extent. A gentle smile spread across her face as Rashad walked away to face the Inn. Her eyes followed him, but clouded over a little when he asked about who contracted his death.
"In truth, I have no idea. Astrid, our leader doesn't always reveal that information. She just said whoever it was offered her alot of gold and that it needed to be done quickly. If SilverEye hadn't reported me, I would have returned to the sanctuary before her and tried to get that information from Astrid, but alas.... She will be back there blabbing all" Arya scowled, folding her arms.
"Silver is the leaders real sister and a little snitch at that. The note was indeed for me, so I guess a contract will be drawn up for me now too" Arya said with a sigh.
She then looked up at Rashad seriously though.
"I won't let them hurt you though. I'll enter the void before you do"
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Meanwhile, back at the sanctuary SilverEye had returned to Astrid and had told her about Arya's failure and of the fact Rashad still lived. Astrid cursed with annoyance as she slammed her fist down onto the table.
"That lovestruck fool! I'll have her head for this!"
SilverEye watched her sister through calm eyes.
"You don't choose who you fall for" SilverEye said with a shrug.
Astrid rounded on her for that.
"YOU DO NOT FALL FOR A CONTRACTED DEATH! RASHAD WAS SUPPOSED TO DIE AT THE HAND OF SITHIS DAYS AGO!"
Silver didn't flinch as her sister shouted. She was used to her little outbursts.
"Then let someone more trustworthy take on the contract" SilverEye said, pulling out her sword slowly, yet dangerously.
Astrid growled and walked away from her older sister.
"Fine... See you do not fail"
SilverEye nodded, bowed and headed off out the sanctuary door.