"Hmm..." Rita closed her eyes as she gave the matter some thought. "Then do you mind if we speak with your parents before I leave? I have something important to ask them, and it might be best if you're there." If Estellise were present, she just might help persuade her parents to let her go. She would be protected enough, as she was, after all, in the presence of the genius fonist of Belkend. Why should they worry?

((OoC: Could you possiblly npc them? :o))