[ she shies away from his attention, regardless of the lack of hostility – not embarrassed by the scrutiny, but wary like a stray animal. ]

I'd be willing, but... I don't know that I would be much help.

I can be faithful. I was the daughter of Pope Borgia, I know how to behave within a church's ranks. [ even if it does leave a bad taste in her mouth, thinking about going back to that. ] Being Set's priestess might help my case, too.

But I'm not a high-ranking Meri, and I never will be. If they expect me to show commitment to the cause before I can be trusted, it won't happen.