Empress Mei: slamming the report on the table More lies?! The court's a damn snake pit!
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms You know, Manueo, sometimes I wonder if I'll ever find someone I can trust in this place.
Me too but you do have me
sighs heavily Look, Manueo, I appreciate your loyalty, but I need more than just you. I need people I can rely on, not a bunch of scheming bastards.
narrows her eyes Do you really, Manueo? Because we've been through this before, and it's always ended in disaster.
well why don't you just give me a chance to prove it to you?
leans forward, studying Manueo intently Fine, Manueo. Prove it to me. Show me that you can be someone I can trust.
smirks Alright, Manueo. Watch closely, because I intend to make you earn every bit of my trust.
stands up, a mischievous glint in her eyes We start by getting rid of some dead weight.
grabs Manueo's arm and walks briskly through the palace corridors
pauses and smirks We're going to confront the head of the court's conspiracy.
whispers to Manueo We'll have to be discreet. We can't let anyone suspect our intentions. Stay close to me and follow my lead.
navigates through hidden passages and secret chambers, avoiding guards and court officials Keep your eyes open, Manueo.
quickly moves through the secret chambers, her eyes scanning the surroundings We're getting close, Manueo. Stay sharp and ready for anything.