Cat stepped back, blinking a few times as her anger plummeted back into confusion and concern. "I've had no reason to think such things of you. I was just speaking in general because I have been thinking on things for a long time, and I am truly worried that I could look like that if I am not careful. I swear that this isn't just some recent thing, I've been thinking all of this over for years now. Before I was even considered for the role of Maid Marion. It was just that adding that title to my life has brought on some stress when I think about the things that I'd like to experience." The look in her eyes was truly sincere. Sure, she had been lashing out, but now she was definitely being genuine.
"Look, what the queen wants to do with her king behind closed doors isn't anyone's business. I don't even care if it happens while you are supposed to be working. I just don't like the idea of someone getting in the middle of that. Especially someone like her," she looked down, biting her lip. After a few moments, she looked back up, "I'm sorry, Es. I just have been putting everyone's well-being on my own shoulders when logically, I know that it isn't necessary at all."