"We have a budget to keep, though rather small, and we were wondering if you'd be interested in donating it." Mrs. Rhine asked, wringing her hands together. I was caught off by her question, but quickly recovered.
"Of course! Is there a certain amount or are all donations accepted?" I asked, and she beamed, smiling up at me. She shows me some donations on a scroll, and I fill it out, Mrs. Rhine thanking me over and over.
I tell her it's no problem, and to please think about what I offered. This seems to dim her smile, but she nods anyway.
I excuse myself, and head out, Sir Jon, and Sir Terrell eating from a food vendor that's just across from the building we entered. They seem to be chatting, and for once, I can see Sir John behaving normally with a fellow squad mate.
I want to drag Mrs. Rhine outside and show her this sight, to prove to her that it's possible to work together as equals.
