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Lucian told the Sanctuary that there would be a new initiate coming today and everyone is so excited! Pah! This Sanctuary doesn't need any more "promising recruits"; I still haven't gotten used to that Antoinetta girl. Ocheeva told me that I have to sell her my wares. I heard the voices of my brothers and sisters; cheery and introductory and I knew that the rookie was here. Then, right before my eyes, the most beautiful Khajit I have ever laid eyes on rounded the corner. She started taking to Telaendril and Gogron, laughing and smiling as if they'd known each other all their lives. She seemed to fit in well. Before I knew it, she started walking toward me; smiling. I didn't know what to say and before I could even think about it she was right in front of me.
"Hello," she said, jutting her paw out to me, "My name's Sibasa." I couldn't breathe, she was breath-taking and as soon as I opened my mouth, words spilled out that I had no control of:
"Let's get one thing straight—the Tenets prevent me from killing you; but I don't have to like you. I'll see you equipment, but only because Ocheeva's making me. This family doesn't need any… outsiders." I don't know what came over me but I regretted it instantly. I could see the heartbreak in her eyes; the only other Khajit in this entire Sanctuary and I was a total jerk to her! Without a word, she walked past me and into Vincente's room. I sighed and went to the training room to take out my frustrations on the metal target with my strongest fire spell. Just standing there…alone.
I've heard nothing but her accomplishments. I wasn't annoyed; I was in awe. She was amazing and she got along with everyone. Except for me; I was avoiding her like the plague since the day I met her. Until today. Today, I was going to tell her how I really feel. Apologize for the way I acted the first time and for all the times I avoided her. I'll be her friend and then, hopefully, something more. Then, I saw her walking toward me. She wasn't her cheerful self, though; she seemed sad and ashamed. She looked at me and her eyes seemed…apologetic. She thought it was her fault I acted like that! I am going to rectify that right now!
"Listen Sibasa, I need to tell you something. The reason I treated you so horribly is because… I love you. I know that we barely know each other but…" I saw the corners of her mouth tugged slightly. She grabbed me by the shoulders and hugged me tightly, so I put my arms around her waist. I felt like I was floating. Then, I felt a sharp pain in my back and I suddenly couldn't breathe. She pulled away and looked me in the eyes; tears were falling down her face.
"I'm so sorry," she sobbed and laid me down in her lap. I felt her tears fall on my face as she kissed my forehead. I didn't speak; I wasn't mad or sad, though. Actually, I was happy; because at least, now, she knew the reason why.