"I don't want that choice at all, but it might present itself. So, I need you to think long and hard about this and then give me your answer. In the meantime, I'll do everything I can to solve the problem on my side, or at least devise a suitable birth control spell.
"If neither is possible, I won't Awaken you. I won't risk your life or safety on a gamble. I've done many bad things as a mage, but I'd rather die than let anything bad happen to you because of me."
A tense silence fell over the room.
The Master never averted his gaze, and Zinya never stopped mulling over his warnings.
"Thanks, Zogar." She said after a few minutes that felt like centuries. "Thank you for worrying so much about me. You're right. I needed to know those things, and I take back my answer. I need time to think."
"A wise choice." He nodded. "I won't resent you if you want to move to the guestroom until then. You need time and space."
"Zogar!" Zinya said in outrage. "How can you suggest that?"
