"It would not be an overreaction. But you haven't been unfair."

There's not much else to say after that, really. Or, there might be, if Julius weren't clearly in need of time to right himself in the face of this unwelcome reminder of a time past, or if Ness were more willing to assert herself in the face of someone else's discomfort. Things being the way they are, though, she only hesitates for another moment before giving a respectful bow of her head.

"I will see you in tomorrow's meeting, Seneschal. Thank you for your time."

With that, she quits his office to return to her room and analyze the conversation over and over on a continual loop.