Was I truly this scary of a sight?
Maybe the fact that I bid nearly 100 gold for her was also making her nervous. She probably thought I fancied her greatly like Vivienne and wanted her to be my plaything, as no common maid was worth even a single percent of that price.
I decided to do my best to ease her worries, and to achieve that effect, I lowered myself by kneeling on one leg to be more at eye level with this frightened girl, after which I removed the apparel covering my face.
"Eira, right? Nice to meet you, I'm Quinlan."
She blinked multiple times due to her strong confusion, evidently not expecting this reaction from me. It took her brain a few seconds to process that I was asking for her name.
"Y-y-yes!" She jumped out from behind Sylvaris and did quite the elegant curtsy, showcasing that she was taught some maid skills despite her intended use. "My name is Eira, I'm honored to be in your presence, Lord Quinlan!"
