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Originally Posted by Vexx

The problem is that Amati cannot publicly

Spoiler for chapter 3 spoilers:

marry Horo.... she'd simply not pass Church inspection, she's got no lineage/family - there's simply no win here. Lawrence is only getting away with his companionship with Horo because they are a moving target, never anywhere long enough.

The danger is that Amati will bring more and more attention onto Horo - making it tough for her not to blow her cover and Lawrence's reputation. They're not far enough north to ignore the pervasive power of the Church. One thing chapter 3 drips with is the danger of the Church if you're not totally compliant to them.

Hmm, good point, and Amati wouldn't know any better until it was too late. Talk about a lose-lose scenario.