[August probably doesn't intend for it, but Ris definitely winces at that. He's definitely struck some kind of nerve within her.]

...I don't intend to.

[Her normal speech pattern breaks, and her voice wavers, and she hates every second of sounding like she's afraid and not in control of it.]

I... am loyal because he saved me. Because I want to repay him for that kindness, more than anything. The last thing I want is for him to think I'm breaking our contract...

[Because that would mean going back.]