Chris Truth awoke.
Despite still being weak, with the peasant woman's fussing, she had successfully sat up on a stool, ready to answer Liszt's questions.
"So, Chris Truth is your name?"
"Yes, Baron," Chris nodded, then said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Thank you for rescuing me from the sea. For such a kindness, I do not know how to repay you."
Liszt said offhandedly, "How about working for Fresh Flower Town?"
"Ah?" Chris did not catch on immediately; according to customary practice, she should have been polite before discussing repayment, "I... of course, my life was saved by you, Baron. I am quite willing to work for you... However, I am somewhat concerned that it may implicate you."
The recruitment seemed to be going well, so Liszt asked, "Implicate me?"
Chris nodded, "Aren't you curious as to why I ended up in distress at sea?"
"Quite curious, you can tell me about it. I want to know about that."