...a turn of phrase, I suppose. I would have rather not have to deliver this news at all. [Edelgard should be telling her this. Edelgard should be offering her name. Edelgard should...]

[Hubert inhales and forces his posture straighter where it had subtly slipped throughout the conversation. Useless thoughts. Edelgard was not here; there was nothing more to be done about that.]

My apologies. I'm normally the last one to be caught up in the pretend. Is there anything you need, Leslie?