As you anxiously awaited Gisko's response, Lady Katharina stepped forward, her eyes reflecting a mix of concern and determination. She whispered urgently, 'There may be another way to handle this precarious situation, one that doesn't involve bargaining with the likes of Gisko.' With a subtle nod towards the hidden alcove nearby, she gestured for you to follow her into its shadows where the murmurs of courtly intrigue could not reach. There, amidst the soft glow of candlelight, Lady Katharina revealed a daring plan to outmaneuver Gisko without tarnishing your honor or risking Lord Frederich's safety.