A moment to let the reality of the circumstances traverse through Elenaide's and Theressa's bewildered senses. Eventually being the Duchess the one to respond on behalf of the two.
"... When it comes to the Crown Prince I differ on such allegations… If you have felt insulted… I offer my apologies."
"Fuh... Duchess. Who said… it is I you insulted?" — Mocking Elenaide's naive comments, Zeleskiaz scoffed at her in disbelief, continuing to demonstrate his disgust while exposing her ignorance. Indifferent to the pale expression enhancing on both women. — "Don't you know? Has your noble education been so lacking that you ignore the Ninth is by far more important than the current Royalty, even the Emperor?"
"Such is–!... Theressa, what are you doing."