[As a blessing, Jade doesn't begrudge Marianne's sudden shift of demeanor. A part of them both knew that this was lurking just below the surface, despite the strong fronts they both tried to keep up, so it really isn't any surprise. Marianne merely broke first.]

I know you did. And I'm so glad for that, even if it's bringing you sorrow now.

[Marianne fishes for a handkerchief and starts wiping at her face, sniffling slightly. After a pause, she pulls out a second and offers it to Jade. Just in case.]

He... he's gone home to a Fódlan that was much kinder to him than mine was. I'll have to take heart in that.