[She hits him, as hard as she can, which....isn't hard considering her noble lifestyle. At least, though, it keeps him from seeing the tears she's trying to keep out of her tone. She lets him talk, even if every word against her sister is a knife to the heart.

Her words come out, shaky and on the edge of wailing.]

Clair will listen to me. I can show her. Your plan will cause war.

[She can't look at him, not like this. Not when her heart is breaking.]


Just let me try. Please! No one has to die or get hurt. I won't let anyone do that.