Bellona hardly cared to give Antigone the impression that she could just boss her about like a housemaid, but found herself at a loss as to any useful excuse not to—besides, it would give her a bit of respite from her companion.

With the barest hint of a smile, Bellona stood to do as directed, and was, mercifully, rewarded with the sight of Angeline's arrival. Her smile came back, this time more genuine, as she locked eyes with their wayward friend.

She was being rescued.