i’m probably the only one, but i kinda dislike the writing choices this chapter. yeni’s supposed to be trying to protect the bellrock staff from being unfairly punished, but the way she’s going about it - trying to leave when the palace staff have been instructed to make sure she stays on the 3rd floor for her own safety, or asking them to take a message to the emperor when they’ve said they’re not supposed to - is just as likely to bring negative consequences for these people. it seems a bit... short-sighted?? immature??