Iraleth Kyrios
Iraleth stared blankly at...whatever this nonsense was for a second longer than was strictly necessary, resisting the urge to bury her face in one palm. Light and Astra, she was surrounded by idiots. What was this? What even was this? Surely, this was simply some utter fool her age and not an actual child accepted into an academy where entrance was predicated with a test based on violence. There was a limit to how nonsensical the last two days could be.
She nodded almost automatically to Clara's comment as the other girl sidled on up next to her. With everything that was going on, Iraleth couldn't be assed to care that they were supposed to duel at dusk. The only thing that could make this utter farce even worse was if Bronsteel decided to open his mouth right here and right now. Thankfully, he seemed to be minding his own business for the moment.
The paladin stared down at the doll and the bucket boy for another long moment, choosing her words carefully.
"I...am afraid I will have to decline. On all accounts. I serve no temporal lord, and am already an anointed knight. There is little for me to prove, and my service will not be restricted to any one mortal master outside of the church's hierarchy. Please accept my apologies." She placed one hand in front of her chest and bowed briefly, hoping that playing along with this nonsense enough would get her out of this situation sooner.
@Estylwen