Haley could see the irritation starting to boil beneath Sienna-Rose's blank expression; she could see the faint twitch at the corner of her mouth, and Ulysses just shook his head. Ulysses has already come to the point where he is agreeing with and understanding all of Sienna-Rose's actions, without correcting them. It isn't just anger; it's a disgust and annoyance at the way the emperor treats them, still convinced the empire stands untouchable above all others.
Quietly, Haley slipped her fingers into her wife's hand. Sienna-Rose twitched at the touch, feeling tense, but a heartbeat later she softened, leaning into that steadying presence. Gallahad caught the exchange, and when their eyes met, he gave her the smallest of nods. That's all the permission she needed. Because Gallahad received a direct word from the king: "just let her do whatever she wants; all you need to do is support her. Even if she ends up destroying the empire."
