As Simple as That

Some time later, Cassie's office was a mess. The actual damage wasn't that severe, but there were parchments and sheets of paper scattered everywhere. 

The two young women were sitting on the floor, breathing heavily. Cassie's blindfold was a little crooked. 

Nephis glared at her for a while, then groaned and hid her face between her knees. 

Eventually, her muffled voice resounded in the stone chamber:

"I… I forgot to retrieve my damned dress…"

Hearing that, Cassie livened up a little, as if feeling a chance to redeem herself. 

"Oh! Don't worry. He picked it up."

Instead of answering, Nephis slowly raised her hands and silently grabbed her head. 

After a few moments of silence, she said:

"When is the war starting? Let's go to war, Cas…"

The blind seer smiled. 

"Of course. I'll go with you."

She paused for a moment, then added softly:

"But honestly, I don't know why you are reacting so strongly."