[ Rue shares the same sentiment. While for years she's grown up with her prince being unresponsive to every touch, the strong hand at her back now speaks differently. Even though she is confused, it's still a soothing feeling. Her prince is here. Surely they will figure things out.

She doesn't draw back from Siegfried, but her eyebrows crease forward all the same. When she does move, it's only to look up at him, as she does not leave his embrace.

She can say she missed him too, briefly, but with the way he words it... ]

How do you know all of this? I was with you in the carriage just a few minutes ago.

[ Her fingers tense. ]

... But you say it is not by accident we are here.