"Oh, I see...," Alicia said, a bit sadly.  "Yes... it's true that those at the temple are somewhat less... understanding, of unfortunate people."  She sighed and shook her head, but then looked back up at Mareth with a smile.  "Anyway, don't worry, your secret's safe with me.  And I'll consider things, though right now I think I'll definitely take the job, if you'll have me as an apprentice.  I need to go back to the temple, but once I'm done there, do you want me to come back here?"