Prince Kyle didnt arrive from Coyolles alone: he brought his kingdoms foremost scholar, Michelle Evan.
After just a few minutes of chatting with her, Michelle wants to recruit Rishe as his apprentice.
Rishe is happy to receive instruction from him for the duration of his stay.
She later meets with Kyle and Michelle, who vouches for Rishe on the potential efficacy of her medicine.
Then the soiree celebrating Kyles visit arrives, and Rishe puts her focusing ability to detect Count Lawvine.
Fearing hell blow her cover, her goal is to avoid him without looking like shes avoiding him.
When she sees Arnold and Kyle heading to the balcony, Rishe follows them and listens in.
Arnold sniffs out Kyles weakness and desperation, and rejects his proposal out of hand.
He also correctly presumes that Coyolles once vaunted mineral reserves have already dried up.
