Annabelle nodded. Without another word, she went to the coat room, fetched her wrap, and came back out to see everyone.

What a forlorn, silent group they made. She could only add to it by making a slight nod in acknowledgment of them all before setting out herself into the night. There was nothing she could do there for anyone, even if she had wanted to disobey Kaien's orders.

Once out in the snow, Anna stopped and looked back upon the scene.

Forgive me.

One last thought was all it took to drive her back into the night and cold.