[ there isn't anything in particular that she's expecting Dokja to ask. while he certainly doesn't seem like a Meridian zealot, it's not a turn she could pretend to be surprised by, him deciding to extract faction favours from her given the opportunity. with the amount of Discord he's purifying for her, he could demand a lot in repayment. Rudbeckia always has to brace herself for the worst — which is why it does come as a genuine surprise to hear what he wants in return. ]

... That's all?

[ it can't be kindness, surely. is he just indifferent to her? that would make the most sense; he's assessed that she doesn't have any real use to him or anything of worth to offer, so he's chosen something basic because it should be a task even someone like her can accomplish. that's fine. she can survive on indifference.

Ruby's wide-eyed, almost dazed expression shifts – her face brightens, chattering eagerly: ]

Yes – of course, I'd be happy to help out! Truthfully, the only other thing that occupies my time is my position as Set's high priestess, and I don't actually have that many duties... [ and she'll be back with Meridian soon enough, even if she still has no intention of setting down roots in Springstar. ] Without the, um, photophobia, I'll be able to come by Springstar a lot more often now, too! I don't know if I'll be a very good employee, but I'll try my best.