It's some time before Maelle approaches Verso. Gustave had been her priority, but there's no less concern for Verso. He had already looked like he would slip away the moment eyes weren't on him, and so she's surprised to find him in one of the empty bedrooms, but not displeased.

Relieved, actually.

"Hi," she says, cautious as she steps in. "Um. Can we talk?"

If he's lingered about, he must be expecting this.

"About Gustave and... everything."