"Right this way, My Lady!"
Seraphina let go of Kaelus's hand and followed the trembling junior priestess down a long, ornate side corridor.
The corridor was quiet, illuminated by tall, stained-glass windows that cast colorful, shifting patterns of light across the marble floor.
On one side of the hall, a long, beautiful, highly decorated ornamental reflection pool bubbled softly, filled with holy water and glowing silver koi fish.
"You are very brave, Lady Seraphina," Sister Elara whispered, offering a kind, gentle smile as they walked. "His Grace is incredibly intimidating, but I can tell he loves you very much."
"He's just a big grumpy hedgehog," Seraphina smiled back.
She liked Sister Elara.
The girl's aura was warm, pastel yellow, completely devoid of the usual malice.
But as they rounded a corner, preparing to enter the cleansing chamber, their path was suddenly blocked.
Stepping out from behind a marble pillar was an older priest.
