When Quincey complains about not being offered a dance at the ball, Quincey explains that he came because he wanted to know what was going to happen. He tells Quincey that things have become "complicated" and that he is the one who is doubtful. Quincey asks why the crown prince chose her, and Quincey tells him that he wants to remain in good relationship with him. He says that if they did not have the goal of being emperor and working together, he would never be in the same place with a person like the prince, who is so heartless