Marianne is working at her desk when Alice enters the room. "Lord Mario," she says with a polite smile.
Mariann can tell that something is off when they interacts the day before. "I hope you're doing well," she says. "Is everything alright?"
"I don't think so," Alice replies, her voice low. "My father wants to marry me off to someone I don't like - the Baron." She let out a sigh. "I feel like I have no choice in the matter. What if we -"
"I'm sorry, but I have to go," Marianne says, interrupting her before she can finish her sentence. She glances down at the hourglass on his desk and sees that it is time for what she books next. "I'll be back as soon as I can," he says. "We can talk more then."
Alice looks disappointed, but she nods. "Of course, Lord Mario," she says. "I'll be here when you return."
