"Correct. I did."
"Then, it is apparent to my eyes that you are aware of the incidents involving the lady. For if not, that surprisingly free hand of yours would not have written to her this inquiry." — The more the Prince said the tenser the ambience felt… as expected of natural enemies, I guess.
I was nervous, but still curious about how they would continue to collide. Kind of even forgetting I was the subject of discussion until he got me into it, reminding me of how the "lady" was ourselves. — "Such events, I am to avoid from reaching her again. For as I pledged before the masses, I am to guard her and lead the lady's troops, the Robus Pars. I am to be strict with the Ninth's freedom as you referred to with such honoured pledge in mind."
"..."
"Is that not right, my lady?"
'?! What?!? Don't bring me into this!!'