[Rue does not hesitate in joining them, settling as close as they'll allow without touching - more to their benefit than Rue's. Gem or not, Rue is aware that not everyone is completely comfortable in their presence. They rest the flower crown in their lap, already plucking one of their own bright peonies from their feathers to offer to them wordlessly.]

Without renegotiation? I am surprised at that level of unkindness. And you were given no choice but to accept? Is that why our glamours have been failing as of late? I find that if that is the truth, I do not blame you in the slightest.