[ She presses her forehead to the door as her fists throb in pain. Alkaid would answer that she is most certainly not alright, but perhaps that is clearly obvious to the twins. She does her utmost to even her breathing as to not needlessly throw harsh words at the two who have just simply wanted to support her and K'thsiru. ]

Part of him remains with us for now. [ Her head tilts further down against the door as her shoulders begin to shake. ] He's...

Been tempered. Estinien was kind enough to inform the rest of us what transpired while we were away. He said you've been here the last two days...

Yes, and, I would gladly prefer to remain here. Whatever you have need to discuss can be relayed later to me.

[ Alisaie's eyes narrow. Her mouth opens to interject that there is no reason for her to stay with the Lord Speaker compared to everything else that is happening. Then, a flash of metal catches her eyes. The exact eyes that her brother has fall on Alkaid's hand to see the engagement ring. The realization hits Alisaie in a moment and her mouth opens slightly, immediately looking to Alphinaud to see if he knew of it.

Of course, the Exarch had called Alkaid "the Viscountess" when they had been present, but she had never thought... ]