...There was flesh in the water, as well, though its origin is now in question. If the cut is as clean as you observed...
[Well, the flesh did have to come from elsewhere.
Her eyebrows flicker at the mention of clipped wings. Though it's a difficult expression to read, Solomon might be able to determine that Cantarella suspects this may actually be exactly what Father wants.]
I have set power aside before. He will soon find that I have everything I need so long as I remain myself. [That seems to be one of her final thoughts on the matter.]
Confidence? [She smiles with some certainty.] If that's what you'd like to call it. But I chose to take over at matriarch of the Fisalia family and succeeded for a reason.
Everything we spoke of in our first conversation stands.
[They're probably about to the kitchen now, so it's possible they'll soon be ready to part ways.]
One's role doesn't necessarily count for one's belief in themselves. They may intertwine, but I would think your confidence in who you are now is a far greater image and impact than what might have led you to that point.
Perhaps you're right. I hope you believe the same about yourself. [And perhaps that's why, whether it's as a Fisalia or as a participant in this "game," she will continue to play along in her own way.
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[Well, the flesh did have to come from elsewhere.
Her eyebrows flicker at the mention of clipped wings. Though it's a difficult expression to read, Solomon might be able to determine that Cantarella suspects this may actually be exactly what Father wants.]
I have set power aside before. He will soon find that I have everything I need so long as I remain myself. [That seems to be one of her final thoughts on the matter.]
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May we hope we never get on your bad side, hm? [Teasing.]
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Everything we spoke of in our first conversation stands.
[They're probably about to the kitchen now, so it's possible they'll soon be ready to part ways.]
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Perhaps you're right. I hope you believe the same about yourself. [And perhaps that's why, whether it's as a Fisalia or as a participant in this "game," she will continue to play along in her own way.
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We can wrap this one here!