You mistake me. This divorce is for my benefit as much as it is his.
[ She leans forward, setting the wineglass aside. Octavia is steady, taking in the nervous tic. ] And, I assume, yours. My work establishing trading links and diplomatic ties between both countries is done. An alliance hinging on a marriage is outdated by now, don't you think?
[ A rhetorical question. She's not looking for an answer, because she's already moving forward. ] I didn't ask you here to offer yourself on the sacrificial altar. I asked you here to do your job.
[ The faintest tug of a smile at her red, red mouth. Initiate proceedings, to make sure it all goes smoothly. ] I will still have access to Luna, of course. And the accord with Nifleheim will proceed as agreed.
no subject
[ She leans forward, setting the wineglass aside. Octavia is steady, taking in the nervous tic. ] And, I assume, yours. My work establishing trading links and diplomatic ties between both countries is done. An alliance hinging on a marriage is outdated by now, don't you think?
[ A rhetorical question. She's not looking for an answer, because she's already moving forward. ] I didn't ask you here to offer yourself on the sacrificial altar. I asked you here to do your job.
[ The faintest tug of a smile at her red, red mouth. Initiate proceedings, to make sure it all goes smoothly. ] I will still have access to Luna, of course. And the accord with Nifleheim will proceed as agreed.