At least Garahel is easily appeased, and the petting and promise have him responding with a content grunt, not moving his head so as to receive more. Inessa's own frown eases, even as she has to wonder if Garahel and his guilt-tripping eyes had more of an effect than herself. But his statement about trust gets her attention, and she manages a genuine smile for what feels like the first time in days.

"As long as words are backed up with results, I can accept that. And...I feel the same way. Barring Garahel, you and Ciri are those I know I can trust without question." That's what upset her so much, thinking that was now defunct. Without Ciri or Kain, Weisshaupt would have been a lot more difficult, perhaps not even survivable. She doesn't want to think of breaking such ties.