Fortunately for Sabine, Meesei was right where she had expected her to be. Meesei was already in her bed with her belongings, the book included, packed away, but she had only laid down a few moments prior. So, she told Sabine to let herself in when she heard the knock at her door. 

Even for Sabine, it would be hard for her to gauge how Meesei was feeling when she stepped into the room. Other than being obviously fatigued, her expression was unmistakably serious, but not quite irritated or angered. She had been upset with Sabine before, but from the way she had spoke during the meeting, it seemed that she thought Sabine had been convinced to oppose her.

"Good evening...Sabine. Is there something you need?" Meesei asked.