Yarne showed me the ring, yes. [She sighs. There really isn't much room for argument past that, is there? And, looking back on their interactions, Panne could almost see where such a thing could develop.

She steels herself and straightens slightly.]

I don't love you, do not think that I do. However, Yarne is family, and I plan to be a mother to him as best I can while I'm here. You can be a part of that, or not. It's your choice.

[Dang, Panne. Breaking out the serious conversations pretty quick there, aren't you?]