As she hurried past the guards, she tried to keep her crying quiet. However, she still feared Gayahithwen could hear her.
"He seemed so perfect for me. I was so stupid for thinking I could ever find someone who could love me. Why would anyone want to?" Amaryllis turned to the elf walking beside her with tears streaming down her face.
"Don't be silly. You have many reasons to be loved. I'm sure many men wish they had the chance. Didn't you see the way nearly all of those guards looked at you when we passed by? If this guy didn't like you enough to stay here with you, then he was not worth your time. You can find someone so much better who will stay here with you and love you until the end of time." She looked at Amaryllis and could see all the pain and grief that she held inside. She gathered Amaryllis up in a big hug and tried to reassure her of the unworthiness of the elf whom she thought had been called Arloss. "Let us continue on towards the dressmakers. We shaall pick out splendid new dresses for the both of us."
"I don't feel 'splendid' so why would I get a 'splendid' dress?" Amaryllis asked half to herself as the walked on.
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