Apocalypse

[Loyola]

Enma is carefully listening to Claire, catching up even minor mood and tone shifts. Enma was hoping that Claire would serve her with water personally, but it appears not to be an option in the princess's head. When the glass is brought, she looked at the unamused person who was on doing this work, slightly nodded to them as they turned to leave. Her finger would slide along the glass' edge, making a few rounds.

— Not poisoned?

Enma asked, as her dry lips are moving in to make a smile. She then takes a glass with the index finger and the thumb, directing it to her lips. As she wanted to drink, the first few sips are quite audible, especially considering a very pressing silence in this room. Enma just noticed how gloom this place looks now, giving her a fresh look at Claire as well.

— I see princess education in Gallia is very well put. I like that responsibility of yours, I had high expectations and you do clearly meet with those. Charlotte looks much more selfish comparing to you, your highness. From the obvious, you need to be alive to let your people serve and follow the wise rule of your family. Many died in DeFrance's name, for your Kingdom and family to live and prosper. Running into the literal suicide mission is something that people who made sacrifices would not approve.

Enma stops, switching to sound more casually, finally putting that glass at the table.

— In addition, they themselves refuse to listen to you. If you are able to convince some other people to leave with you, I will gladly allow it. I understand how important it is for you, your highness. In this way, you will have your duty fulfilled and will make a wise choice of not putting yourself into a high-risk situation.

Loyola sighs, looking at the glass, inhaler and her tablet, focusing her look at the last thing. She would write something down before resuming the conversation.

— The recon missing will be underway tomorrow, if results are negative I suggest you convince as many people as possible to leave with you. If so happens, I will think about the place where we could provide housing and security for the first period of time.

Enma leans back into the chair relaxing, at her last statements she had a commanding tone, not really assuming any objections.

— Do you have a music system in this room? I suggest we talk about something else now. You will breakdown if remain so emotionally tense for long.

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