Rather than letting the younger girl choose their destination, Lina selected a relatively secluded balcony herself. Charledris didn't object, which eased some of Lina's suspicion. If the girl had intended to lure her into an assassination attempt, she might have insisted on a particular location or tried to separate her from her guards. Still, Lina wasn't foolish enough to trust appearances alone.
Once they reached the balcony, she stationed the two guards at the entrance to the hall and chose a position beside a sturdy pillar. It offered her some protection from the open courtyard, at least. If someone intended to shoot her from a distance, they would have to find a way to send the projectile through the pillar first.
"Alright, darling. You can speak freely now. It's just you and me."
