[ But this does confirm something important--very important. As feared, the Regent demands absolute fidelity. There are those within the ranks that are more at risk than they may have realized...which also means there may be a greater opportunity to save them.
Himeka is ready to issue a challenge of her own, heedless of any perceived imbalance in power, but falters at the finish line at the mention of saving her friend. ]
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I wouldn't, but you said it yourself...
[ But this does confirm something important--very important. As feared, the Regent demands absolute fidelity. There are those within the ranks that are more at risk than they may have realized...which also means there may be a greater opportunity to save them.
Himeka is ready to issue a challenge of her own, heedless of any perceived imbalance in power, but falters at the finish line at the mention of saving her friend. ]
...
[ She pauses, uncertain. ]
Save him?
[ No--no. Don't get your hopes up. ]
...What reason would we have to believe that?