[ While there has been some curious effort in favor of Messalina, Vanessa's ultimate care is the livelihood of those in their group. Whatever pretenses she had adopted for the sake of blending in are just as easily abandoned where needed. ]

Is it so impossible for you to believe that I am here to ease your pain? My heart still beats.

[ She looks to what's left of his hound. ]

Go and see your friend off, and after, you can find some beer or whisky to toast it and pay respects.