Maria took a deep breath and started to laugh. She wanted to release the tension she had from the negotiation she had done with both new and old allies, and how she has irrevocably chosen her destiny, for good and bad. For a moment she felt like she was elevated to a point above human consciousness, and could see the many futures that awaited. She quickly stopped, and turned towards Fantine.

"Fantine, you may not have realized this, but I am in quite an enjoyable mood today. Would you like to try and guess why that is?"

She enjoyed hearing others share the deeds she has done, and the feats she may accomplish, such was her hubris at moments like this.