"You may leave now." — Cold, I did not meet her eye. Whether her wishes were true or not, we would know for sure once she meets the witch or her lackey tonight. Her intentions meant nothing as long as I had nothing to give them value.
She nodded, not persisting in reassuring her beliefs, leaving my chambers and letting all those whom I truly trusted remain with me.
"… Are you confident about this, Marianne? We do not know if Theressa will be able to show you wrong."
"Y-yes, my lady… if she is to meet the one behind the young master's escape… this could place you in danger and also miss Theressa."
"It is alright… the hazards were sure to arrive. This is solely the start… even if she becomes her ally she will need to feign allegiance to myself so they can take advantage of her. It is dangerous but she's not dumb. It is better to keep her close than away so as to keep watch of her steps."
