[Oblivious to Maribelle's distress, Berkut resumes their march. The castle, however, seems all too aware as the voice continues mere moments later: Master Jedah honors me. Yet I hear he has not done the same for you.]

Again . . .

[On his end, Berkut doesn't miss a step. But he must consider the noblewoman beside him.]

My lady, it may be some time before the voice ceases. I advise that you pay no heed to that woman's words.