"That hardly makes you special in any way," Lilith says, dry and amused.

And then, tone sharper and more focused than it has been, "Verity will do what Verity is told to do.

"And I have no questions about her loyalties, or her devotion."

Unless Ruby would like to present reasons why Lilith should question those things. And a hell of a lot of proof to back them up.

"So if you need to tell me something, tell her, there, and she'll tell me."