"Not at all," Juliette said, shaking her head. "I am... very glad," and surprised, "that you were able to come." It always shocked her when people went out of their way for her. She dared to ask so rarely...
She lifted her teacup to her lips, took a sip of the warm, herbal brew. "Are you certain you do not want anything?" she asked. "I will gladly treat you, as you are here for my benefit." She was stalling, and she knew it but... how did one begin such a conversation? She had struggled long and hard before deciding that she could tell Morgayne -- the other girl had no family, she was not noble, she was not connected. Surely it was safe to let the secret go to her? She was the only one who stood any chance of understanding.