“Brother? I don’t have… do you mean Ophidian? He likely has his own problems and doesn’t need my issues piled on his. And Order would rather get rid of us Timelost than deal with our problems, she’s just too busy with the native mortals and her own life. A protective charm is a good idea, maybe I can ask her about that.” He nodded and closed his eyes again. “You’re right. I know you are, but I still feel like it would be abandoning her… and if she thinks I gave up on her it would cause even more damage to her.”<br/><br/>Louise nodded as she listened and frowned.<span style="color: #9999ff">“Oh, wow. That poor man, I don’t think I could even imagine what that would be like. You really are a kind soul to reach out and help him like you have.”</span>She smiled a little and looked around.<span style="color: #9999ff">“This place is pretty. Maybe you don’t have to do anything? I know Pa would come home from the market and always be mad when the stuff didn’t sell or rich people tried to haggle him. Ma wouldn’t even talk to him, she just hugged him and hugged him until he calmed down. Maybe just bein’ close to him is enough. Course, you’re so pretty I bet he only think he’s in love with you. Maybe he just loves you like a friend but is so hurt he can’t tell the difference.” </span>She took off her boots and carried them along as she enjoyed the soft earth on her feet.<span style="color: #9999ff"> “Maybe you should find him someone to have um… relations with. I bet that would also make him happy and relax a little. And then he can snuggle with you.”</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>