@tearofisha, from [ here ]
The heiress was torn: her family would unanimously protest the trip, but it sounded like such an enticing opportunity that there was the temptation to simply go regardless. Her hesitation was more than obvious, expression betraying the internal back-and-forth as she struggled with the idea of just leaving for a few days.
Aelinor, however, had proven herself more than trustworthy, and Clementiya would almost consider her a friend - certainly a friendly face, at the very least. She trusted the Farseer to keep her safe, as well, which tipped the scales further in favor of going. As it stood, Aelinor was only being tolerated in the Estate because Clementiya had demanded it, after a rare show of her putting her foot down and giving an order rather than letting the family decide as a whole. Security was keeping a wary eye on the Aeldari, more out of uncertain caution than outright hostility, and her presence clearly unsettled more than a few occupants. But Clementiya had welcomed her warmly, and her uncle's grumblings would go ignored.
"When are we to leave..?" She ventured, an anxious fear spiking regret immediately after the words, though the heiress hadn't fully committed to leaving just yet. There'd likely be a great deal of internal debate up until they actually left, and there'd be no changing her mind then…
