[ is she?

lumine doesn't answer right away, careful with her own words. to be fair, the jester never gave very specific instructions, only to investigate the abyss further and pick up where they've left off. he also mentioned nothing about investigating alone, though she supposes it's implied rather than directly said, understanding the strange flavor of secrecy happening between the harbingers.

even now, despite her own repute and abilities, she remains in the dark about many of the plots and schemes brewing in snezhnaya. she almost wonders if she should try to pry them open, cut them in half and see what she can glean from the remains.

she opens her mouth. it closes a moment later, teeth worrying on the inside of her cheek. ]

If you're not busy ...

[ her gaze flickers to the paperwork on the desk, a familiar sight. the smell of ink permeates the room too, still fresh. ekaterina must've just placed those today, in need of the harbinger's perusal, approval or signature.

there's a faint amusement in her tone, almost laughing at his fate. pantalone sure knows who to choose to deal with it. ]

But I can see that you are, and I'm sure Ekaterina would be upset if I were to take you with me.