The clacking noises of the horses' hooves were the only music they could hear around them. Marissa was quite occupied by her thoughts about her plan and how to advance properly or if she should advance anymore. Last night didn't go so well, but she was rather thankful it didn't continue. She realized that she was lacking a lot of safeguards when it came to someone like Herriot Talcum.
Then again, her attention was suddenly piqued when her sister spoke. It was rather enough to engage Marissa's curiosity. Clarissa's words were clear: "The archduke never smiles like that. What did he give you?"
