[Elayne is ready with an excuse as to why she can't deviate from her path and this woman should seek another servant, but she turns to look before she speaks. And she's quite grateful that she did.
She manages to keep her expression under control, even as relief - even excitement - at seeing a familiar face washes over her.]
Of course, madam. [Subservience doesn't come easily or naturally to her, and the delay between her words and her curtsy is just long enough to betray how unpractised she is.] If you'll follow me.
[She begins to lead Moraine away from the guard, looking for a spot where they can speak in private.]
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She manages to keep her expression under control, even as relief - even excitement - at seeing a familiar face washes over her.]
Of course, madam. [Subservience doesn't come easily or naturally to her, and the delay between her words and her curtsy is just long enough to betray how unpractised she is.] If you'll follow me.
[She begins to lead Moraine away from the guard, looking for a spot where they can speak in private.]