The dismay of Marianne at her sister's touch the first day at the Palace, the words she uttered to his Lady in his presence and lastly... the hideous aura Paul never ceased to showcase when in front of him along with his beloved change of demeanour once he appeared before them during a wonderful dance… It was all told bluntly to Orland, whose animosity ceased solely to listen carefully to the words being said.
"A gaze like his is what true madness looks like. I bet you've seen enough of those. You fought on battlefields too before gaining your title... Your son's madness is sickening even to myself."
"Your Highness." — The butler, interrupted their conversation, surprising both severe nobles. — "As much as you are a royal guest. I ask of you to mind the way you speak to my Lord."
Composed and polite, Thomas stood calmly at his Master's side, flashing a severe glare to the Prince, for he could feel the pain Orland was experiencing at his words.
