Means to an end

The parle moved to a secluded room within the fortress. By secluded, it referred to one without the attention of the lovely palace flowers. A place freed from the gossips preeminent around the castle. The room opened into a massively pleasant garden. The trees were cared for, evident by the greener leaves and fuller foliage.

 "I do enjoy nature," the count passed a comment, "-it helps me breathe and relax."

 "You are right," Tharis answered, "-nothing beats the calmness a good breeze and warm lighting brings."

The count's silhouette stopped before the opened double doors, "-my word," he raised his hands and brushed his hair, "-you get it," he beamed a smile.

 'This man,' Yui narrowed her suspicion, '-is very dangerous,' she strode to Minerva and knocked her elbow, "-don't get sucked into his antics."

The general's stern stare landed on Yui, "-don't you think I know that?" she muffled, "-he reeks of pointlessness, I hate men like him with a passion."