''Actually...'' Right, you could help. ''...would it be alright for me to become your temporary host? I could easily reach the church or the opening on the Web made by my father today.''

The soft passion of rose turned a somber gold, the ever-changing eyes of Nyct unusual biology also settled into this color of the Good Mother.

''I-I'm sorry if I've gone way above my station!'' Crap, crap she's mad. Me and my big mouth! You straighten your spine and keep your eyes right on the floor where they belong.

''Too much empathy can be hazardous to your health, y'know?'' She doesn't sound angry, thank goodness. When you chance another look you can only shamefully realize you've overreacted again: Nyct smile soothes your nerves.

''I could indeed use the help, this situation with the leyline might...ignite far too many unforeseen consequences if I were to displace myself carelessly. The ritual of synchronicity is unfair.''

''Unfair?'' As she gets closer, you briefly recall your first encounter with her a few hours ago. Sometimes words in her sentences seemed to vibrate your bones, yet now that phenomenon had gone away without your notice.

''I have to settle inside your body and soul.'' Nyct gently extends her arm to poke your forehead. ''And that means I will see all of your memories. Everyone deserves their secrets, their moments alone of shame, triumph, and realization. For you to be my host...'' She gently rubs the middle of your forehead and lets go with a backward step. ''...means relinquishing all of your secrets. I promise not to judge, but you still deserve to keep what you want for yourself. And of course, the reverse will not happen.''

''Ah...'' You have your share of sins, who doesn't? Your travels in the kingdoms had you witness a handful of...happenstance, you've also done a few things you'll never be proud of, especially when you were fifteen when you spent a year in a certain academy... You've shared almost everything with your parents. Almost.

But wouldn't sharing so many things about you be liberating? Hosting one of Mother Earth daughters is an immense honor but you honestly don't care about that. She's someone who could use a helping hand. Nyct will be able to handle herself without you... But where's the harm in brightening her day? Is it a sacrifice to show your entire life to someone prepared to handle it?

>Commit to become her host. You're here right now and you can extend a helping hand; you've been too scared to do it in the past. Now's not the time to start.
>Refuse, you have your duties and worries to concentrate on. Nyct is right, everyone deserves their secrets when they aren't prepared to share.
>Free.