No matter how low the danger is, it's for when the time comes to it, isn't it.
No, the one who thinks about that is Ariel.
Elinalise is escorting out of good will, there's no reason to restrain her.
"What are you going to do about Cliff?"
"I'll separate from him. He might end up resenting me, but it can't be helped."
"Why don't you explain it to him? If you say it, I'm sure he'll understand.