That... made even less sense. Was she rationalizing her behavior? No matter, unless this was some weird test from Ishamael, and that prospect terrified her, Vashti would do as she was told.

"...Very well."

Leaning forward, Vashti twisted one of the latches and opened the window. What exactly was she wanting with the window? Surely, she did not think that she could actually escape? Not that Lady Shelley was demonstrating a lot of rationality...