Marya

(somber) He found me in the eastern isles. He told my mother I could come with him, be a handmaiden to serve the King. We never had enough to eat, so I couldn’t even imagine that. When my mom heard, I’d never seen her so happy.

(concerned) I sent your father into Rat-row to investigate—and that very same day, a ship exploded. That’s the last I saw of him, and none of my contacts know anything.

(with venomous anger) You knew this isn't what I wanted, what my mother wanted.