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As Nazca made to move, Maximillien raised his hand, as if bidding her to stop. Without any particular place specified, he placed the basket upon an empty space on the cabinets beside her, then stepped back once more. Her gaze was met freely, and within them, Nazca could not discern anything beyond...a slight hint of guilt?

[b]"No, this is not,"[/b] he spoke. [b]"I am here, as well, to apologize for my conduct the day before. Upon reflection, it was clear that your words were not such that you wished to volunteer for such task, and as a result of my misjudgment, you are in the state you are now. If there is anything you wish for to make your stay in this hospital more pleasant, I will acquire it for you, Lady Whitehall. Within reason, of course."[/b]