It can take- [ No. It can’t take as long as they need, which is what he wants to say. ] Three days is the longest we can go without you being seen. Maybe four, if we can have Theodora vouch that she met with you in private. But I wouldn’t trust her with that until we’ve demonstrated her kin aren’t in danger of execution.

It can take longer than that, but just because I’m busy doesn’t mean people don’t need to see you. It just means you’ll be alone for it.