Veronica nods to each of the Senators.

"Then that is what I will do. I will take what knowledge I have and report it directly to the Basileus. I meant not to question Apionnas loyalty, for I am sure he is loyal to the Basileus, as most of us are."

Veronica seems to freeze when she hears Hypatios's voice, and her body shakes in anger as her face and tone turns neutral to hide her supressed rage.

"Gently asking me questions seemed to have been the last thing on your mind that evening Hypatios. I have 2 children to vouch for it."