When Isolde steps forward, Darien tenses instinctively as he's used to Isolde siding with Daphne and walking in her shadow. Instead, she shoots Heidi a small, warm smile.
"I'm in support," Isolde nods softly. "Of whatever decision you boys make." She turns to Heidi. "Welcome to the family. And… good luck surviving the chaos." She leans closer and winks. "Daphne's actually sweet. Once she stops screaming. So pardon her?"
Heidi finally speaks since they arrived here. "Thank you. And… I don't take any offense. I promise."
Darien's heart expands and squeezes all at once. He didn't realize how desperately he needed one of his people to speak to Heidi kindly. Watching her shrink under everyone's rage was ripping him apart. Isolde's acceptance feels like a rope thrown to a drowning man.
Isolde kisses each of their cheeks before heading inside.
The space quiets again until…
