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"It was you who saved me at the Tower of Ghosts! I know it is," The noble girl smiled brightly and gave him a nod in greeting, "My name is Annie Slynt."

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"It was the right thing to do." Coren shrugged. "I was only doing what anyone else would." He blushed slightly, to his embarrassment.

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"So it was you!" Annie clapped her hands together, "I want to thank you."

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"No need to thank me. Any proper knight would have done the same." Coren smiled slightly at her excitement. He found most nobility to be dull and boring, but Annie Slynt appeared happy and lively.

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"Oh, but how many proper Knights do you meet any more?" She waved her hand, scoffing, "I certainly don't meet many."

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"Well, you are a Slynt--I'm sure it seems like they are being their best behavior to themselves, but I'm also sure that comes off as desperate and creepy to the subjects they are trying to impress." Coren commented.

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"Well, you are a Slynt--I'm sure it seems like they are being their best behavior to themselves, but I'm also sure that comes off as desperate and creepy to the subjects they are trying to impress." Coren commented.

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Annie chuckled, "You don't seem desperate. I like that."

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"No amount of desperation or desire for nobility well get you noticed." Coren pointed out. "Plus, i don't desire nobility."

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"That's smart of you. There really isn't anything great about it," Those words would have sounded sarcastic from anyone else, but Annie looked completely serious.

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"I might not have the power or status of a Slynt, but the politics that come from being a second-rate knight are enough for me." Coren declared. "i don't know hire you feel with all this..."

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"I barely pay attention to the politics of things," Annie shrugged one slender shoulder, "I smile when I'm expected and act kind to other nobles."

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"See, I loop both of those activities under politics..." Coren offered a small smile, "And, as such, hate both of those activities as well. It isn't like they are sincere."

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"No, not at all. I simply don't want to hear my mother complain if I don't do them," Annie sighed.

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"Does that happen often?" Coren wondered before shaking his head. "Err. That's none of my business, sorry."

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"Oh, don't worry. You won't offend me by being forthright and upfront," Annie gave him a reassuring smile, "Yes, it does happen often. I'm supposed to be the picture of manners with guests."

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"Is standing here talking to me going to get you in trouble?" Coren ask, concern entering his expression. "I don't want to get you in trouble."

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"Nah, no one is even paying attention," Annie glanced about the room quickly, "We're fine."

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Coren used the opportunity to check on the noble he was guarding. "It doesn't seem the noble I've had the pleasure of guarding all day needs me at the moment." He tried to hide the misery in his voice.

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"It's pretty safe in here," Annie gestured to all the guards, "We haven't had much of a problem lately. So you can relax."