Under the Maltese Skies

[Loyola]

This rock? That was painful to hear, so much so that Loyola would almost open hee lips to interrupt Charlotte and make her stop. Loyola is not an idiot and the realization that the value of Malta for the Outcasts and Cardamine addicts is one thing, for people who aren't it's indeed just a remote rock in the middle of nowhere. But this is about something else, about the neglect of her status as Donna, achievements and what she's able to give. It was stunning and elegant at the same time, Loyola will give her that.

The question now is how to react, it would be weird to call her out on this and En just asked her highness to be herself. And she enjoys watching and experiencing it. Leaving something like this without an answer, on the other hand, would showcase her weakness openly, and naturally, that's not something that is allowed to happen. She shakes her head slightly, trying to refresh herself as she's becoming sleepy and might lose sharpness and initiative in this conversation.

— Rock... You will suffer greatly if something happens to it. That's why I thought that it would be a good idea to get one of the royals tied to it so we could assure the safety of this place back when the Royal Navy was a threat. This, of course, was before I got to know you and later Claire as persons since then my motivations have changed, not counting whole new political situation in Gallia, even. As for local politics, I thought to offer that you take a position in accordance with your status. After Gallia it doesn't seem to be too attractive, I understand that, but it's better than nothing.

She now sounds much more casual and relaxed, if it was to be a trick, she does it way too believable. She slightly ruffles her own hair with the left hand, while making a long sigh, that even sounds somewhat painful. She then clears her throat, it seems that it's not easy for her to bring back on track of this conversation.

— Anyway, the offer is always going to be on the table as long as I am having real power to back it. Which might not always be the case, Malta is the place where powers are being shifted quite often.--

She would break for a short, maybe a little desperate laughter.

— You still sound too careful though, do you still think that I am playing some games? You are smart there, I suppose, being too careful in your situation would not harm whatsoever. I am more of an idiot here. As for your sister, don't worry, I already promised that things will be done in that direction. I understand that you are being worried, but don't let that feeling overflow you, it won't be any productive.-- I have one question though, how do you see the future of DeFrance succession if his Majesty never comes back and this regent keep usurping power? -- I am just curious if you don't have any ambitions here, would you have them elsewhere?

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