She inclines her head, acknowledging the well wishes.

"Even if I ascend to Lyctoral glory, I imagine the Emperor will have much for me to do in the days to come."

"I believe if I am spared--if I am given a little more time--I may yet succeed. Palamedes and I both together, perhaps, but I believe I could resign myself to spend eternity with him. Between the two of us, we are close now."