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[mercifulsun]

The Duchess of Moldova, Mirka Fortuna, departed from the City today. She left well-wishes to me... in a note. I have recently returned from the Hall of the Missing and her portrait has appeared to my relief. I suspected she wouldn't walk out during daylight.

To all the friends she made, I bid you farewell on Her Grace's behalf.

{Angel}Thank you

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[acceptingeyes]

I"m sorry to hear that your friend went home.

[mercifulsun]

I am a traitor to the Empire. Her Grace wasn't my friend, but she was an intelligent woman. She'll be needed at home.

[acceptingeyes]

Oh...

I wasn't aware.

[mercifulsun]

It's alright. I did it to help my uncle, but a crime is a crime.

[acceptingeyes]

You must really care for your uncle then..

[mercifulsun]

The Duke of Tigris raised me when my parents died. He's like a father...

[acceptingeyes]

Oh..

That does explain things then. I'm sure most would do the same to help someone they are that close to.

[mercifulsun]

That doesn't excuse my ignorance about his plans.

[acceptingeyes]

..I suppose it doesn't..

[mercifulsun]

...He wouldn't have harmed the Empress. I knew that he couldn't.

[acceptingeyes]

But he tried?

[mercifulsun]

She hurt him first. I know neither of them meant harm.