“Is everything OK over here?” Jonas stepped in to the tense conversation between Elizabeth and Mizuki. He had been watching and listening for long enough to be certain Elizabeth needed the assistance.
Apparently there was some risk of things turning unpleasant as Francesca had joined them, though she was stood silently rather than pretending she was there for any social reason.
“I was just letting Elizabeth know it’s understandable that she might make some stupid mistakes tonight when she has no idea what is going on.”
“You should put your claws away, Mizuki. At least she has the excuse of not growing up and taught about the role she has ended up in.”
Mizuki glared at Francesca. She had been referring to something which had happened a long time ago, and even to Elizabeth it was clear
