Rachael took a moment to compose herself, her eyes meeting Icarus' concerned gaze. She offered him a small smile, trying to appear at ease despite the whirlwind of emotions churning within her.
"Yes, I'm fine," she replied softly. "It's just... There's a lot going on in my mind right now. Discovering your secret and being entrusted with it is both overwhelming and confusing," she blatantly lied.
Icarus nodded understandingly, his expression sympathetic. "I can imagine. It's not an easy thing to process. But please know that we trust you, Rachael. We wouldn't have shared this secret with you if we didn't believe in your discretion and loyalty."
"Not even the townspeople know about it. Any revelation about our true identity to them has great consequences," he warned.
