"I shall review these documents thoroughly first. I cannot bring a matter of this financial scale to the council without proper preparation," Damian stated, resting his hands upon the file.
"But before I do, I would like to understand what prompted this sudden urgency. What has changed for you to compile such a comprehensive report?"
"Your Grace, the night before your departure, Maurice and I happened upon a lady. I mentioned the incident to you briefly," Louis explained, his expression softening slightly.
"The young woman had disguised herself as a man simply to ensure her own safety. We intervened when some local thugs cornered her, and subsequently escorted her back to her home. It was there that I witnessed the abysmal state of that quarter, it is entirely neglected. While I am prepared to donate a significant portion of my own income to help secure the necessary funds, my primary wish is simply to see those people live in dignified conditions."
