[ So they don't remember unpainting her. Strange. Still, no need to explain that. It's not relevant. ]

Good. Aline was in there long enough as it is.

[ Processing more grief? Them? No way. We're sticking to this business meeting. ]

We tell her I was part of the initial expedition, that I've been fighting Renoir, and that I failed. [ She hates that last part, but needs must. ] That should be sufficient.