Kim remained seemingly emotionless even at Cassandra's harsh words. Cassandra, unfazed by Kim's lack of response, rolled her eyes and dismissed her with a curt "Whatever."
Ariana, puzzled by Cassandra's sudden hostility, questioned, "What has gotten into you? You weren't like this when we came."
Cassandra, with a mocking tone, tilted her head and said, "Oh, poor Ariana. Acts like she knows everything but knows nothing." With that, she got up and left, leaving behind an air of tension.
Ariana, looking at the departing Cassandra, sighed. "Let's keep any conversation about escaping in our private chambers," she suggested cautiously.
However, Althea wasn't paying attention to the unfolding dynamics. Instead, she was focused on Kim, who seemed unusually distracted and lost. Sensing something amiss, Althea decided to approach Kim and ask, "Is everything okay? You seem... different."