Alina shifted, resting her head against his chest, her arms winding around his torso. “It is for the good of the nation,” she agreed, voice low and gentle. “And we shall just have to convince General Kirigan as well. I know that he still sees me as a child. But neither of us are that anymore. What we do we do for Ravka. And this action will only help ensure that no more Ravkans - Grisha or otherwise - are lost in pursuit of total victory.”