At the answer, she lets out a breath she didn't realize she was holding in.

There were a million other things she could ask. Bart had spent a lot of time with the prince after all.

But because of that...because Bart knew the prince and Hiroki knew Shirogane there was no actual need to ask any more.

She swallowed.

"...your highness...Shirogane...I--" And there was nothing to say except sorry. Except sorry didn't feel quite good enough. She dropped to her knees and bowed her head.

"Forgive me for my insolence."