There was a moment, a short one, where everything was going fine, perhaps a little awkward, but fine. Then<span style="font-style: italic">something</span>compelled the female knight to come at Zel rubbing a wet, soup-stained cloth on his mask, nearly suffocating him in the process. She didn't stop though, in fact she only pressed harder, completely soiling Zel's mask.<br/><br/>On instinct Zel kind of pushed the girl away and pulled the mask off for air. An instant later, his eyes widened as he realized the severity of his mistake. Zel looked down to his hand, hoping that he hadn't done what he thought he did. But he did, the mask was in his hand... and not covering his face. Zel looked at the two girls for a moment, completely embarrassed and horrified. Then he quickly turned away from them to hide his face.<span style="font-style: italic">I can't believe I just did that,</span>Zelgodis thought in horror.<span style="font-style: italic">I'm such an idiot!</span>