Larea followed the conversation with relative interest - not that there was much else for her to do, and leaving would be rude. She wondered if Riu's dominant personality was simply an act, or if the boy had grown up in such a way that this was simply how he was? Either way, he could already take control of a situation better than she, and it was rather impressive to watch. After hearing Riu's plea, Learin challenged him to a game; the prize, Sigrun's servitude. Normally this concept would have bothered the blonde maiden, but something about Sigrun seemed.. not entirely normal. The idea of enslavement was something she not only accepted, but seemed to seek out. Perhaps she just felt more comfortable with someone else calling the shots? That wasn't an idea Larea was unfamiliar with.<br/><br/>Larea broke free from her thoughts just in time to hear Learin sigh, and issue Sigrun a command.<br/><span style="font-style: italic"> "Just... listen to Larea say anything aloud, please."</span><br/>Wait, what? Larea nearly dropped her notebook when the knight shifted, moving only inches away from her face. She quickly took a step backwards to put a little more distance between them, as well as to steady herself; never in her life did she imagine her muteness being used to someone else's gain, and yet here they were. Larea met the knight's gaze, giving her a sheepish smile as she awaited the vocalization that would never come. The game was over before it even started.