Fatigued she was, and Helga let out a deep breath to let it be known.

"Nearly an hour, sir," she replied, having to sniffle to keep herself from sneezing. It was awfully chilly, and her feet were beginning to numb from the late winter breeze. She hoped the spell (or whatever it was!) prevented her from frostbite. "Someone suggested it might be a curse, but I feel no pain. I don't really feel anything, if I'm honest."

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