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Matadre eventually departed, along with the servants as we reached Fashire's spare wing—not failing to notice the nobles and servants that observed hidden in the shadows and shades of their wings and structures. 

At this point, I might be growing tired of the architecture and when I reached the entrance, my mind went back to Matadresl's answer to my pressing question. 

Why was she helping me? I understood she had a caring relationship despite being strict with us all back then, but I hadn't expected any of this after what had happened. I had only caused her trouble and her reply had been a little simpler than I had thought. 

"You were so innocent in the midst of it all, and Strome had thrust you into something more than you could handle, so I couldn't help it. It is a sad thing, but some of—some of us make sure not to get too close to humans, but I had already known you and it was painful watching you need help."