Verge of Breakdown

'The Braewood Keep?'

Nathalie ended up looking around, trying to assess the environment she was in, and they weren't even lying to her.

Her voice was rather dry and hoarse but she still pushed through.

"Father, we— can't stay here..."

However, Arnold clasped her hand as he smiled as though he understood the paling visage that struck her. 

"Rest assured; Sylvester and I had buried the hatchet."

Nathalie blinked her eyes like she didn't believe not a single word coming out of his mouth.

However, Athan beckoned her attention. "That's true. But I'd say, it's the start."

While Sylvester understood what happened to Marianne under Mystique's care, he hadn't gotten a word from him, let alone a proper conversation to clear things in the way. 

Although, Nathalie understood; it wasn't an easy part for her. In retrospect, she also dirtied her hands as it aligned her objectives.