Phoenix Maplewood Still I can't explain

Regardless how politely Lunar Eclipse worded her plan to leave, without a stated reason, it came as a slap in the face. Saena had expected her subordinate to ask her assistance with something. Leaving had never crossed her mind, and as a chill settled over Saena, she pricked her ears higher and assumed a position of dominance, as if to reinforce who was boss here in the moment of her departure.

"Okay," she said coolly, her face a mask of chipped ice. Did she feel slighted? Absolutely. The maple wood was and always would be hers, and she took it personally whenever anyone left it. "May I ask why?" she asked just as coolly, reluctant to let her subordinate go without even stating a reason. It was rude, she decided.