Beleth spends a lot of time thinking about the future. About the immediate future, and the implications of actions on future generations, on sacrifices made for the greater good. It's...not very fun. And Merrick's statement makes for plenty to contemplate regarding that. She continues nibbling on the apple, silent as she thinks it over.

"When we first came here, I made you a promise. I told you that I'd go wherever you went." She says it quietly, but firmly. "I stand by that. I'll be here, as long as you want me around. Even if you have Metaari now." She pauses, trying not to flinch. That sounded a lot more bitter than she'd wanted to sound. "I'm glad you have him."