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Could I — stay with you, for a while. In your home by the lake.

[ her speech might be halting, but Stasya is sure to make it clear that as awkward as it is it is also very earnest and almost needy. ]

I am not sure if I have anywhere else to go at this juncture, and you are—you have become very close to family. Which ... means it is fine, as if we are family we do not need a legal document, though a letter ensuring I can demonstrate you gave prior consent would be useful in case ...

[ in case kiriona gets angry or something. ]

... someone from the 8th House shows up or something.

[unsheathedfromreality]

[That halting request wakes an echo in him loud enough it would steal his breath, if he breathed.

She reminds him so much of himself, past and present.]

Yes. My sanctuary is open to you.

[There's a weight of ritual on the words.]

Though it be poor and unkempt right now. I will see to it that it's safe for your use.

The letter's a small thing, too. I'll have it written and witnessed for you before we begin.