After a moment, Sauche lowered her head and took a step foreward.
"I misjudged you, King." She said in a voice unbroken. "And I give you now the respect you deserve, for you have proved to me that you do indeed deserve it." She paused. "And I accept your offer and...I pledge to you my allegiance." She strode foreward, much to everyones surprise, and, brushing roughly against Legolas stood before the king, and then embraced him. She kissed him on the forehead and then stepped back, her face still hard, although beneath it's somber expression one could see the workings of emotion. "...But first, I wish to do you a favor and repay you...if there is anything...you know where to find me." She backed away, then she bowed her head and knelt beside the others...not knowing quite what to do...
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