Wonderful. It appeared the woman wasn’t planning on leaving anytime soon. At the thought Galina found herself once again wishing for solitude. Galina’s face remained neutral as she took in the woman’s demeanor, her bearing as if she were still at court in the presence of the Empress. While Galina didn’t trust the woman, nor respect her, it didn’t mean she particularly disliked the woman. At very least she was someone to match wits with. It had been such a long time since Galina had been able to do that, she almost missed it.

“I’m not in the habit of discussing such matters with those I am unacquainted with.” Not that she’d really divulge anything to the woman, but if the woman was determined to be here for a while then Galina would get as much information from her as possible.