Bitter Apples 2

"Why did you do that?" Mr. Pratt could not help but asked her. "Why? Of all people, did you really have to offend the Duke? The Duke of Duance?"

Rosalind looked at the man. Clearly, her conversation with the Duke caused some distress and she wanted to apologize for that, but this had to be done.

She send out her senses and made sure that no one else was inside the house. The Duke of Duance and his people left as quietly as when they arrived earlier. His presence was something that she never expected, but was very much appreciated. The Duke of Duance must have loved the spoiled princess so much to come in here and join them despite his weak body.

"You are curious," Rosalind said. "I suggest that you asked the questions that you wanted to ask Mr. Pratt."

"You— " Mr. Pratt frowned. "What is it that you are planning? Are you— Please do not tell me you wanted to cause chaos inside the Empire."

"War is business, Mr. Pratt. Are you not aware of that?"