Courting the Gale [Candice, Rafaela]

Hardly even a batting of an eyelid at the notion of her fervour, Candice had to admit that she was surprised by the lack of response from the Reichsritter. They were meant to be the Emperor's closest enforcers and supporters, did they not carry the weight of his word behind their own? Perhaps this common girl had simply been in the right place at the right time. A pity choice, so that the Emperor might show his benevolence to the common man. That was how she rationalised it anyway, for to admit anything else was to admit that she had misread something.

"I can only offer a hearty agreement with that sentiment, let the inane chatter dry up as such and cast out the naysayers. The less we tolerate of such folly, the better."

Tossing stray blonde locks behind her ear casually, she rolled her eyes in a manner that expressed an understanding of Rafaela's desire to keep some secrets to herself. Candice had certainly expected such a response, and she did certainly relate to it when it came to keeping an air of intrigue to one's actions. In fact, as she mused on the issue, Candice might have thought less of her if she had been more open. Not that she appreciated anyone turning down her offers even when they were so casually given, but there was a certain strength of character that she certainly enjoyed.

"Ah, naturally, couldn't be having those running wild now could we? Let's just say the offer remains on the table in case you truly need it, though. No strings attached, of course."