Well— I..

[ she thought rhys was just being an overemotional sap at the time, but, well.. the fact that rhys was vouching for her usefulness really struck a chord. she didn't want buddy to die regardless, but now, knowing that everything meant nothing in the end.. ]

Thank.. you, Rhys. 'Tis a shame it did not work out as you had envisioned, but we mustn't lay down our swords quite yet — there exists a hole in Katerina's darning sock somewhere. We need only to find an exploit.