The first time Gidan saw those eyes had been the only time he defied an order from the Vicar he used to serve. If not for the Abbot's timely arrival, he would have been purged along with her.
After that, the Abbot employed Gidan to be her 'guardian.' He was reluctant at first because he felt he would never be able to defy her orders. Ultimately, he agreed after being assured by the Abbot.
It had been four years since then.
Gidan believed he did a good job, and that was not singing his own praises. What attributed to his excellent work was she was selfless and never made any unreasonable demands. Most importantly, she was as meek as a lamb.
Today would be the first time she ever made such a request. And Gidan found it hard to say no.
But when he was wavering, the messenger approached and said, "He... that guy said 'not to open the gates not matter.'"
