"Well I appreciate hearing you saying that, even with the current situation." Rebecca knew that there would be some who questioned her judgement. She would just have to move on and not let it hold her down. She would just continue to be who she was after all. "But you're right. If I ever feel the need for an assistant I won't hesitate to bring it to your attention, and certainly with a more suitable candidate."
"True character is tested under pressure. If he has actual worth then tightening the noose will either encourage him to reveal it or reveal his deficiencies. Either way it will be interesting to watch how he ends up."
Rebecca nodded her head as she listened to the Prince's reasoning. Certainly seems like what we were talking about earlier with preceived slights. She took your rejection of a Regency as far harsher than it should have been." Ale had a very strong point. "I really don't know. It may sound egotistical, but before recently I would have argued that few could question my judgment. While both you and Sheriff Moretti have understandable positions, there are those who I believe overplayed their hand by attempting to throw mud on my reputation in order to better their own. Some who will receive my wrath when they least expect it." She spoke the words with her usual friendly smile. Blackbird, Krieg, Exhilbrist, Prosper, James. She would remember them and they would understand why she was Harpy. "But as such it has made it clear that I cannot make miracles from nothing. Since neither suggestion is preferred by you, I will for now just watch and decide as we go, debating my next move. Should she take some active step to improve her standing I may jump in to assist, but it will require action on her part because you're right, it will take far more than pretty words from me to fix her reputation. She will have to put in some hard work and prove her worth to you again." Then Rebecca smiled again, "But you're correct. I will be controlled and careful in my movements going forward, and thank you for your warning."
"But I have monopolized your time this evening and Court is just outside your door, so I don't want to keep you all evening. I would love to set up another time and discuss things, more than just about Ms Wood," she said with a smile. "We still have had not an opportunity to discuss our mutual contacts and work after all."
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