Arlan and Oriana returned to Honeysuckle Palace, where Arlan followed Oriana to her chamber. He settled on the couch and asked, "Hmm, so what were you going to tell me?"
Oriana cleared her throat hesitantly and sat beside him, facing him. "I will tell you, but before that, you have to listen to all the reasons I have in my defense. Also, you will let me finish everything I want to say."
"Alright," he assured her. "Now, tell me what it is."
