Arsul_T "It's --gonna be all right." he says to her in a low voice, patting her arm awkwardly as they walk

Dionysus She tenses as you touch her.

• Arsul_T withdraws his hand then, and smiles slightly

Arsul_T but it quickly falls away

Dionysus You are lead eventually to a room that seems small, the air is a bit sharper in here, & the man asks you to help Lucilla into a chair.

Dionysus "What put her into this state, sir, if you know?"

Arsul_T "She-- lost her children. They were taken."

Arsul_T "And-- she's been abused."

• Arsul_T leads her to the chair and helps her into it, best he can

Dionysus He frowns, "Well, I can give her a sedative to let her sleep, I can examine her for physical damage, but there's not much I can do for her mental illness in just a night."

• Arsul_T nos his head. "Of course. Any help would be good at this point I think."

Arsul_T nods

Dionysus He examines her, gives you a small package with sedatives, & has a servant bring her clothing, which he has you help him put on her.

• Arsul_T does everything he can to help

Arsul_T "But you do think there's something that could help her?"

Arsul_T "Over time, I mean?"

Dionysus "That would require more background information & more time. That is, to do it properly. You could always tamper with her mind or use magic to alter her, but I tend to find such things... unsatisfactory."

Arsul_T "No. She's had enough tampering in her life already."

Dionysus He nods, apparenly pleased with this view. "Then just give her time. Talk to her. She will either come out of it, or... well, slip away. You might also leave her with an expert on mental conditions, who will be able to reach her more effectively."

Arsul_T "Are there many healers of this sort?"

Dionysus "Not really, & less now than there used to be, what with the temples all closing down."

• Arsul_T nods. "We will find one."

Arsul_T "Thank you for your help."

Dionysus He says, "I wish I had a lead for you, but it's not an issue that is common in this organization. It is my duty & pleasure to help as I can. I only wish I could do more."

Arsul_T "Your words give me hope. You've helped more than you know."

Dionysus He sighs, "Shall I show you back to the main hall or to your rooms?"

Arsul_T "I think we should see if she'll eat before sleep."

Dionysus He nods, then leads th way.

• Arsul_T gently leads Lucilla