Zeleskiaz's roughness was evident to everyone, even those who were far from the group. Yet it was only a glance that he received… before Clemente answered his unnecessary inquiry.
"… It is nothing." — Nonchalant, Noverrne said. — "It was also good to see you, your highness. Now if you may excuse."
"Go, have a safe return, son."
Solemn, Clemente left after bowing to the men and the woman, supported by Orland who knew the young duke was wise in his response. Nevertheless, even as he retreated peacefully, the curiosity had already been instilled in those who remained at the shop because of Karina's behaviour.
Conversations were not as lively afterwards as the confusion only made them question the reasons behind it. Theories had quickly taken place in those who had seen how the woman turned of deeper blue once addressing the crown prince before rushing out and it was not only the guests' imagination that feared what the motives behind Karina's tears could be.
