[Yeah, this is...definitely going to be something that needs a lot of consideration. Something like this is going to throw a wrench in a great many plans, and the simple fact of the matter that he's her soulmate is making her wonder if the Goddess really does have it out for her at this point.]

Your apologies are accepted. I don't believe that any of us could have anticipated this situation turning out the way that it has.

[And that much is true, if nothing else. Seriously, Edelgard is still trying to process this, because she's not exactly sure what she did to deserve this?

Still, Lorenz is at least being reasonable, rather than being Ferdinand but purple, so she can at least try to be reasonable in kind.]

Yes. That would be beneficial to us both. [edelgard oh my god] Shall we meet back here this evening, then, to discuss our decisions?

[...This evening might not be enough time, but Edelgard does believe that she can be efficient enough to compartmentalize just what to do in that allotted time. That, and getting accosted randomly is something Edelgard would like to avoid; she does still have much to do. If she can manage her tasks and talk to Hubert about this, perhaps they can come to a conclusion that doesn't raise too much alarm, while at least seeing if he could prove useful.]