The pleased look that settles into his expression is like a lion who has just caught a kill. Her answer is the right one indeed and he emits the smallest of amused huffs.

"Perhaps we would be so blessed that she might leave of her own accord. Until then, we will have the misfortune to hear her croaking throughout the opera. Ah! That is it. We should have her play the part of Seraphimo one of these days."