The lock sprung open and two figures, shadowed by the flood of light, walked in. "What a sight this is." The first man sneered, stepping into the small, dank cell. "The beautiful, arrogant Alice Elliott, in rags and dirt. It's a good look on you." The accompanying officer barked a laugh. "And yet surprisingly," The man continued, taking a couple steps closer, "You are still irresistible." He twirled his mustache, eyes glinting dangerously, "I might as well have some fun with you before I kill you." He started to reach out to touch her cheek.

"Well I am sorry to ruin your party," A voice with thinly veiled anger made the mustached man stop. He and the officer turned around quickly, looking to the door. Sebastian stood in the doorway, his revolver out. Before the men could fully react, he fired two shots, both bullets embedding themselves in the chest of the mustached man. His companion stared before fumbling for his own gun. "Don't be an idiot, officer." Sebastian warned. The officer didn't take his advice and pulled his gun out, training it on Sebastian. But Sebastian was quicker. He fired and the officer fell back with a grunt. Lowering his arm, Sebastian crossed the cell in three long strides and bent to grab the keys from the officer before unlocking Alice's shackles. Rage filled him as he took in her battered state. He vowed to find out who did this to her. Setting that matter aside, he focused on his daughter, gently putting a hand on her cheek. "Are you able to run?" He asked.

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The officer that had held Josephine tried to place himself in front of her at Elijah's approach but she just pushed him aside, glaring up at him. "Don't make me laugh." She barked, "You just spend all your money at the pubs, leaving me to support the family with the little I earn from doing others laundry." She could see that the other officers were starting to lose interest when they saw it was just another marital spat. Panicking internally, she racked her brain for something else. "And don't think I know about you and my sister!" She shouted, shoving Elijah. The turn of events caught everyone's attention.