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A small smirk snuck its way across Katherine’s lips as she watched Daphne depart. Her eyes traced the squire’s figure up until the very last second the door shut behind her, leaving herself and Elara alone momentarily. Katherine felt her cheeks warm briefly, before she took a breath and turned to face Elara once more.

[color=19CACA]“No need to apologize. It’s my pleasure to meet you, Elara,”[/color] she nodded her head in affirmation of her own words, leaving a moment of silence as she contemplated what Elara had said, [color=19CACA]“Well, any and all help is appreciated. Welcome to the temple of Seluna. Please, make yourself at home. Forgive the darkness, I haven’t yet had a moment to light the candles.”[/color] That, and she found comfort in the darkness.

Katherine’s eyes flicked to her side as the temple door opened once more, revealing a raven-haired woman with stunning blue eyes. The priestess met her with a warm smile despite the fact she’d practically frozen in place at the sight of Elara. 

[color=19CACA]“Good morning,”[/color] she bowed her head slightly towards Ramona, [color=19CACA]“Please, make yourself comfortable. I’m just starting my morning preparations.”[/color]

[color=19CACA]“Let me know if you need anyth---”[/color] Katherine’s attention was pulled by yet another new face entering the temple, before a flurry of white feathers filled her vision. A moment later, a beautiful snowy owl landed next to her, before her owner followed quickly behind.

[color=19CACA]“Well, I certainly wasn’t expecting this many people at once, but nonetheless,”[/color] she paused for a moment, her eyes flicking between the two ladies and the gentlemen that had just arrived, [color=19CACA]“Good morning sir, welcome to the temple of Seluna.”[/color] She lowered her head towards the last arrival, before pacing towards her quarters off to the side.

[color=19CACA]“I guess this warrants some haste on my part, please, give me just a few moments.”[/color]

A minute later, Katherine returned with a lit-candle in hand, perched upon a small, iron holder. With soft steps, almost silent on the wooden floors, she moved around the room, stopping at each set of candles and lighting each one with the first. Slowly, the warm orange light began to illuminate the room dimly and reveal the details throughout. The once-inky black pool of water in the center now danced with the twinkle of a few dozen flames. The shadows on the wall swayed and spun like silent partners in a waltz, drawn into motion by the flickering firelight. They stretched and shrunk with each flicker, partners in an endless, rhythmic performance—sometimes graceful, sometimes erratic, but never still.

As she finished her walk around the perimeter of the hall, she moved to the edge of the pool at its center. She bent down and carefully placed the dish onto the water’s surface, letting the candle float on the otherwise undisturbed water.

The priestess stood from her place and faced her guests once more, remaining in place as she addressed them. Her voice was louder now, almost commanding, though keeping her usual warm tone, [color=19CACA]“Welcome all to the temple of Seluna. Please, enter in peace and walk in her grace. Under the ever-turning phases of the moon, all who seek solace, wisdom, and truth are welcome. May Seluna’s light shine upon you, and may her whispers in the night bring you clarity.”[/color]

[color=19CACA]“I am here in service to our Lady, and by extension, in service to those who follow her guidance. Please let me know if I can be of service.”[/color] Katherine smiled to the group before her, the crescent-moon pendant around her neck now glowing in a blue and silvery glow.