ghost in the night

Lyric flinched slightly at Akibrus's touch, feeling the weight of his request and the complexities of the situation that they were in. She looked into his eyes, trying to gauge the sincerity behind his words. She knew this was a delicate situation, one that required careful navigation.

I'll do my best to be your little bird, Akibrus, she replied softly, her voice tinged with concern. I'll gather what information I can about him and his motives. But you must understand, this isn't easy for me. Tiberius is... complicated. He's not just some man I can easily manipulate. He's a Magister with his own set of rules and expectations. She simply didn’t know him well, and that was a problem.

She took a deep breath, steadying herself. As for Aria, no, he doesn't know about her. And I'd like to keep it that way, for her safety. Tiberius is suspicious by nature, and if he knew about her, it could complicate things even more. I can't risk her getting caught up in this mess. Until she knew if he was as bad as her parents, until she knew if he could be trusted, the less he knew the better for everyone involved.

She paused, her eyes searching his for a moment. And as for the wedding... I don't know. He might actually want to go through with it. He's a practical man, and an alliance through marriage could be beneficial for him. But I'm not giving up on finding another way out. I'll keep you informed of everything I learn.

@Akibrus Blaine