Out of the frying pan!

*click* *creak* The door says with a new green haired skinny male teen in a black priest robe. The young man taking in the sites instantly bowed and said, "Mother Èibhlin sorry to disturb you. It's extremely urgent.". "It better be Ninian" *smack* Èibhlin said whilst still taking out her frustrations and punishing Theodora. "Mother, we received a letter from the Aka ryū. They want us to hand over all the Purpura children in our orphanage aged around 3-10 years old." Ninian spoke, still bowing, occasionally glancing over towards Theodora, first looking at her legs.Theo looked away with a slightly annoyed and embarrassed expression. "Why? This doesn't make sense." Èibhlin said with a thoughtful expression."We may need to get rid of some children, " she said, glancing at Theo. "No! We can not. As much as I hope our deeds go unnoticed, they stated that an investigation will be launched into every child that should be in our care. Mother, this is the Emperors request." The teen said nervously, taking another glance at Theos legs. Èibhlin smirked at this and glanced at Theo while taking out an ointemnet "Theodora, lift your dress so he can see your knees properly and Ninian, apply take this ointment and apply it to her injuries, we can't get caught. Once you're done quickly, contact our lawyers. We need to defend every claim these little brats can come up with." She said serenely, handing over the ointment. Ninian took it with appreciation and care. "I will make sure my job is done well, Mother." He said with great joy as he'd been given the greatest gift. "Don't be too excited. She will be sent away, and her injuries need to appear achievable within our rights. Èibhlin walked out the door Ninian and went on his knees when he reached Theodora after sweeping sand away. He started applying ointment to her leg tenderly and with a kind smile. "Don't worry, you'll be okay, Theo." The teen said in a kind voice, trailing the ointment over her knees. Theo just continued to look away in embarrassment and annoyance. "You've barely said a word. Are you okay?" The teen said in his ever kind voice as he reached to the upper back of her calf to apply more ointment. Theo just started to cry. "I can't believe she hit you so hard," the teen began applying the ointment higher around her lower thigh, his face kindly smiling at her, but his eyes focused on her leg. Theo started to shake. He started to apply ointment higher on her thigh and *creak*, the door opened with Èibhlin standing there. "Ninian, I believe she's been sufficiently cared for ,however, Rosmunda has been injured, fell out the tree the poor girl, scratches everywhere. She's in my private prayer room." Èibhlin said with a serene face while Theodore started to shake more and more as the conversation continued. "Ah, yes, mother. Your kindness is beyond measure." He smiled, and Èibhlin smiled back as Ninian rushed out in an orderly fashion. "You are a monster." Theodora growled angrly. "So? Orphans have no value past giving our relief. It's a win-win. Just thank the mighty emperor that he needs you intact. 11 years ago, the crown princess fled around this area, and 3 years ago, she was found dead in this area. Turns out she had a child that she gave away to a friend she made, and that friend gave her to an orphanage. The emperor may kill anyone involved with destroying such a valuable flower, and I prefer to be safe." Èibhlin stated.

Theodora shook even harder barely focusing on what Èibhlin was saying, imagine if you and your friends got abducted but because you were worth more to leave alone you have to think about the torture and inevitable death that will face them, that is facing them. Anger, pure anger is the only thing Theodora felt. "In life, the strong take what they want and the weak get used. I'll give you advice as a parting gift, You can save your friend now and suffer, or you can let your friend suffer and grow so that one day you can help everyone." Èibhlin stated. Theodora stayed silent and stared ahead, shaking out of anger with tears in her eyes. "You will be sent to the capital tomorrow. Sleep well."