Apocalypse

[Loyola]

Liking certain self-censorship on the princess' side, En nods in approval to send a message. Loyola is generally happy that Claire is calming down and stop causing trouble. Enma had little interest in Gallic internal messages. She would kind of enjoy reading some dirt about herself already, but it would be nothing too interesting comparing to what she gets to write in other places. Gauls, despite being somewhat elegant are quite blunt and straightforward.

— Yeah, I expected to read something along the lines of "throw that outcast bitсh off the ship" or something. And then I would still try to save his ass. Anyway, we are done here, your highness...

Enma proceeds to turn off the console after Claire sent a message and a typical gallic checkmark at the interface has indicated that the message was indeed delivered. It was intranet, but still, this ship is the wreck in many ways now. Enma stands up first, offering Claire a hand. The touch of En's hand for Claire would feel colder than it should be. It seems like something was wrong with En's body temperature.

Loyola then insisted on a dinner, not much was happening, since they both were tired. Claire was way too cautious so Enma couldn't squeeze anything valuable from the princess. Maybe tomorrow that stress will pass a bit and she will be more talkative. For now, Enma does everything to demonstrate that she is not a monster. Casual discussions about sorts of Gallic wine helped in some weird way.

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Next morning, Enma would still tag to Claire, making sure that everything is under control. Waiting for Claire to dress up and prepare herself, usual morning routine. Emma was browsing things, then thinking that it would be a good idea to check if the report is already have arrived. And it actually was there about 30 minutes before they woke up. Not reading it in detail, Enma confirms that the gates are under hostile control. Putting tablet to the side, at least there were no casualties during the mission. It would be a shame to lose people like this.

It will solidify her influence over Claire, but it does not make her happy. Loyola is deeply confused with her feelings towards certain DeFrance family members and kingdom as the whole. Thinking why does she even have any sympathy for their cause, if Loyola herself is being hated and despised by them. There was more sense to work with them when they had a solid power, but what is making her help them now. She timely stood with her controversial thoughts as Claire is finally got ready. Loyola could only wonder why did it take so long, as there was nothing special about the makeup or anything, at least from Enma's point of view.

— Your Highness, the recon report has arrived. I think we shall gather Captain and others in the situation room for the briefing. The gate appears to be under the so-called 'provisional navy' control. There is also some other news from regular channels. Apparently, there are traitors among the nobility of the highest rank. We need to convince everyone to change course. Otherwise, they will die or just surrender ship and themselves to the traitors. I think it falls under defection and in my opinion, such shouldn't be allowed.

Enma addresses Claire with respect to her status, not letting herself nothing that etiquette would not allow. At the same time, letting herself to shot call and generally behaving like a person with a much richer knowledge of situations like this and course of actions. Despite the very respectful tone, Enma is nearly giving orders. And from her point of view, she has to act in this way for Claire's own good.

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