[ Esther turns on the device, and things are out of focus for a moment as she sets it on a small table. She sits back and stifles a yawn before looking directly at it. It's pretty obvious she hasn't slept well last night, but she does her best to appear more upbeat and cheerful than she actually is. ]

...Father Tres Iqus has returned home.

[ There's a bit of silence. Esther draws her knees up to her chin, and wraps her arms around them. ]

It's for the best, of course, but...

[ She trails off. It's always hard when someone you know leaves...even androids. ]

( Cardinal Caterina Sforza || locked )

[ Esther looks like she wants to say something more. The truth is she's feeling a bit lonely, but can't bring herself to admit it. So instead she offers the device a weak smile before shutting it off. ]