[ She leaned back to let you say what you had to, and occupied herself with going for a cigarette.

Do you think Yulia actually agreed to this?

"Knowing her? Nothing was explicitly stated."

Hm. ]

While I am happy to hear you speak of my sister in the Hunt with clear respect, I strongly encourage you to make sure that she has agreed to this arrangement. I strongly encourage you, as well, to consider other options.

[ Her tone is markedly cooler now. ]