Voyage I: Lentini

[Ramke]

Claire stared confused as the woman kissed her hand and slid the finger on, confused as to what she was trying to do. Her expression changed to pure surprise when she mentioned engagement, completely mortified with the thought. She looked at her lackeys, but they weren't even intent on budging.

She moved her hand away and stood up, clutching her ring finger with the other. Slowly taking it off and handing it back to Enma.

— I have no intention of being married to you! Nobody would agree to this, not even the Roi. You've got quite some nerve to even consider this!

Even the mere thought of getting married to a Sirian slaver and having the name of Loyola made her sick. There was no way she would just let this happen. Dying at the hands of the Council, or even the Outcasts themselves was a better alternative to this. At least then she would have died like the rest of the DeFrance family, serving the Roi, instead of losing all dignity and respect left.

— We're here to restore the Crown, not lose any legitimacy there is. I'm sure your wife's leaving caused you harm, but I'm not a replacement.

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