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Garnae realised he had messed up with the first woman he had really liked. Oh no, I am so bad at this... it seems like there is one last blow for the shadow to strike, lest I ruin my one chance at happiness.
Garnae summoned up his courage, and walked over. He bowed and felt himself shaking. "Cordelia, please - please accept a humble man's apology. I am not perfect, I have no real experience in these matters. No woman has ever showed me the kindness you have, none cared when I was hurt and poor and scared. Yes scared! I was a fool, I have - wronged, I was dazed, but that is no excuse. Nothing have I to offer you but my heart, my spirit and my few and scattered possessions which are of no value in my position.
"If I am denied at this, the last gasp, the final challenge of my journey, I will leave a broken man, a shadowy wreck knowing I have destroyed two hopes in a shrill moment of folly and pride, and shall no doubt never know true happiness again. Oh, and keep Sandrina's reward. I am not worthy." Garnae finished. He rose. He turned away.
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