[No urgency at all to see Verso, then. Maelle glances back, where they should be going, but lets Alicia lead her around the garden. Still, she thinks of herself and Gustave. She thinks of Verso, so alone. The warmth in his voice and eyes and his smile when he recalled playing the piano for his sister. Alicia.]

I know who your mother is. I reminded her of you. I... think I remind Verso of you, too. That's how I know he'll be both happy and sad that you're here.

[She sees this place as a blessing, but he does not. He'll be glad to see Alicia, she knows, but he'll also be upset that she's at the mercy of the fae like the rest of them.

It's worth it, to Maelle.]