Arturia remained firm, unwavering even in the face of Garviel's anger. But this time, her tone was devoid of its earlier ice, even if not exactly warm; instead, a light note of bewilderment coloured it. It was true about the legends, but certain things didn't add up.
"Why, then, have you taken the title of 'dictator'? Moreover, why has she not been restored to her rightful place, or, if traitors remain, how are you, as a loyal servant, able to maintain your position?"
She dismissed the comment regarding mention of a 'close assistant', which Arturia needed no special insight to decipher. Nero was always selfish when it came to her desires instead of acting responsibly as Arturia believed she should. Instead, the Queen focused on the more pressing matters. There was the fact that if the sovereign of Rome had fled to Britain, where was she now? Though they rarely saw eye-to-eye, Nero would have been present to greet her. "Do you know of her present whereabouts?"
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"Why, then, have you taken the title of 'dictator'? Moreover, why has she not been restored to her rightful place, or, if traitors remain, how are you, as a loyal servant, able to maintain your position?"
She dismissed the comment regarding mention of a 'close assistant', which Arturia needed no special insight to decipher. Nero was always selfish when it came to her desires instead of acting responsibly as Arturia believed she should. Instead, the Queen focused on the more pressing matters. There was the fact that if the sovereign of Rome had fled to Britain, where was she now? Though they rarely saw eye-to-eye, Nero would have been present to greet her. "Do you know of her present whereabouts?"