[WFRP] The Lord of Lost Heart (II)

[-Sentinel-]

Something eating at her... Like how she let your betrothed be poisoned without speaking up.

No good would come from revealing the truth. Still, a mean-spirited part of Pieter hoped that Esther would be devoured by remorse until the day she died.

After a long, thoughtful silence, he spoke. "There were... rumors that painted you as shallow and selfish when it came to... you and Esther. It was part of why I didn't like you. But I can see you care more about her than some think. You should be there for her when she needs it. I can tell Mr Faulebrand resents her for what happened to his daughter, even though she had no part in it, and he may not be the only one. The gods know Esther's had enough loneliness already..."

The initiate was not sure what he was trying to accomplish here. Reluctantly, he realized that he wanted Ricard to be happy, even if it meant giving Esther a friendship she no longer deserved. The young man had lost a lot to the doctor's machinations; more than even he himself knew. How could Pieter dislike him now?