[Maxima kept his calm, as always. Diarmuid was clearly distraught over the whole situation, enough so that there was really no point to berating him further even if Maxima had been inclined to.]
You owe no apology to me, at least. ...Your friend asked you to keep a secret for her, from someone who you didn't know. Who wouldn't have done the same, in your position?
Of course, I can't speak for the others who do know the both of you. That will be for you to puzzle out. But as for myself, I'm just glad you came to me now.
[He sighed, rubbing the bridge of his nose and then straightening his glasses afterward.]
As far as what's to be done about it...I'll speak with her, and keep you informed of what develops.
no subject
You owe no apology to me, at least. ...Your friend asked you to keep a secret for her, from someone who you didn't know. Who wouldn't have done the same, in your position?
Of course, I can't speak for the others who do know the both of you. That will be for you to puzzle out. But as for myself, I'm just glad you came to me now.
[He sighed, rubbing the bridge of his nose and then straightening his glasses afterward.]
As far as what's to be done about it...I'll speak with her, and keep you informed of what develops.