Titania's eyes returned to the veil across her body. "Your theory remains a theory, Ludwig. A compelling one, and an infuriatingly plausible one, but still a theory. I know the gods have been silent. I know Clementine has imprisoned me and allowed things I cannot name without wanting to pull this building apart from beneath itself. But if I am to act against the recognized head of the Sacrosanctum, even indirectly, I need more than the conclusion of a man who walked in from the catacombs covered in blood."
"That is fair," Ludwig said. "Though the blood was very deserved."
"It usually is with you."
Before Ludwig could answer, the lantern at his side jerked violently.
