The next morning Paeter came downstairs, finding Ariadne up, sat by he window and looking at the steadily waking town. He set to work cooking a breakfast, before bringing a drink over to her and sitting opposite her.<br/><br/>"You have to tell them the truth eventually old friend," he said, looking at her sadly. "Much as I feel they are being unfair to you I believe they have good intentions towards you. You cannot do this alone Ariadne." He sighed. "If she was here...if she could speak to you...what do you think her advice would be?"<br/><br/>"To keep them by my side," she said, smiling weakly.<br/><br/>"Exactly," Paeter said, smiling and resting a hand on her shoulder. "Rest, they will be here soon, and then you can discuss your arrangements while I make you all some food." With that he got up and walked toward the kitchen.