[Beach]

Zara listens to Sophie's advice in silence, and doesn't react while she thinks about the pros and cons. Deciding Sophie's right, she nods twice. "You're right, Mrs Sophie... I... I hope she won't leave me. It's not very often I find someone attractive. I'll get over it if she does, but I hope it doesn't come to that."

"You can be rest assured that this new development won't hamper my work here at GLoG, with the daycare and other things. I have the skills to protect them with my life, if necessary." And if it becomes necessary, she'll relish educating her targets on the dangers of crossing her. "I suppose I should start telling those closest to me, starting with the head of my orphanage."

She suddenly turns to Sophie. "Can I sketch you while we talk?" She opens up her inventory and pulls out a sketchpad and sharpened pencil.