Quin: *struggles to contain the IMMENSE RELIEF that it’s not what he – and likely she – has been fearing this whole time…if indeed this is the truth and not a cover for what he’s really investigating…but no, this really does seem far more likely to be the issue than his having somehow learned either of her heritage or the half-blood she harbors - nods* Thank you, Lord Kadar, and in that case, I will apologize on behalf of my lady, who also did not want to act rashly. And yes, sir, I will. Though…aside from their trying to help me in my task, they /have/ enjoyed performing here. I hope you’ll think kindly of them.