[ Beleth is so busy writing and sighing and stressing out that she doesn't even notice Cade at first. It's only after she takes a break to wring out her hands from writing cramps that she realizes she's been joined by him. After a few moments, she speaks, in a much softer tone than she's been using on the crystals. ]

I've got the suggestion of just getting rid of them put down. For the record.

[ She sighs once more for good measure, and puts a hand on her forehead. ]

I didn't expect this to be so...chaotic. Mean-spirited. They're just statues. I'm just trying to help.

...Can I have a cookie?