Isabeau's eyes slowly trailed from her book over to where Regina stood. As each new person entered the room, it became abundantly clear that there was no escaping this, at least not with her dignity or integrity in tact. And no matter how she worded it, what she had to say would make her seem like the lowliest creature on earth. The guilt stricken rogue carefully set down her book and scooted towards the hin.

[color=darkseagreen]"I waited more so because there is no sense in leaving without the artifact in which I've come for. But I do owe you an apology, and an explanation at the very least. You and I are from two different worlds, Regina. And whatever it is you feel for me, I can only assume is based on infatuation or lust, but it is not reciprocated. I needed to carry on with my work, and I didn't want you or your friends involved in my so called betrayal of Genevieve, so I left. Also, I figured it would be best to end it before you even had a thought there was ever a chance at anything even beginning. So I am sorry for how I made you feel, and the circumstances of it all. Now as soon as breakfast is done, I am leaving. It is up to you whether you accompany us or not."[/color] her tone was even, calm and unobtrusive. And her volume was not entirely hushed, but she was careful enough that those not paying close and careful attention to her words wouldn't be able to discern them. And without any other words, she rose from the table. It was a simple matter but a hurtful one. but there was no other way to go about it, at least not one that she could come up with.

"I will see what is cooking for today" the barkeep nodded to Ajax, his crisp and freshly pressed face was content with the business and paid no mind to anything else. It was still quite early so their party was the only that had emerged thus far.