[ Looking down, she shifts in her seat to sit proper, so that she may lean in closer. She extends her hand out to lay over William's - though it hovers in hesitation. ]

From what I understand, you experienced a tragic outcome to an honest reaction, but it was an accident. She took advantage of, and intended to kill you, William.

[ Her hand curls in on itself, instead pressing to her lips. ]

While I cannot speak on what it is to be in love, I--... I know that it takes not foolishness, but a great deal of courage to instil that sort of trust in another.