His sourness beneath the calm voice didn’t go amiss either. Integra mused for a minute about his reaction. He seemed sincerely wanting to keep his act and she had to wonder why would he seek to remain in a place that would hinder his true goals and theirs. Perhaps he was being completely heroic in taking up this sacrifice while nobody else would. Maybe it was fear at the retribution that let him stay. Or, alternatively, he hadn’t realised that his potential would be wasted in an environment he wouldn’t keep real allies. Possibly a combination of all the three, people were complex, she knew.
She dropped her own hand to massage her temples briefly. Her eyes were exhausted after last night hunt.
“Fortunately, nobody saw Lindsey McDonald’s aftermath the morning subsequent to his resignation deliberation. I wonder what that was supposed to mean,” she said conversely. The knight would respect his game and keep this a secret. “Should we avoid more potential peering eyes? I could drive you to your home if you desire.”