"Which other partner?" That comes out carelessly, thoughtlessly while her eyes remain locked on the dagger. Because there's more than just the one now, isn't there? Still, there's a lot to take in here. Annabel holds the dagger in both hands carefully, the way one might hold the body of a dead skunk that might still have stink-juice in it.

There's a pause, Annabel closes her eyes, remembering. "The Leeds family takes the blue from their heraldry. Which isn't to say it's not tied to the Dark Feast and Aster, but if it's been part of their colors for a long time, it might have started before Japhet. Royal blue and navy, as Linette favored purples."