Mmm, but if I liked you, I wouldn't want to endanger you in such a way in the first place. [ She counters that protest with a crooked grin and a playful wink cast in Hilda's direction, her arm still comfortably twined about the young woman's waist.

That question gets a scoff from her, however. ]

Hardly. If anything, I'm more likely to be a spy for the Summoned. [ A glance around to make sure no one's in earshot. ] My closest friends are split between the Free Cities and Solvunn.