[I]Minerva Fairchild[/I] - [B]Inquisition[/B]

Cassius tried to defend his actions, but of all his words the most surprising were the revelation that this kidnapping was sanctioned by the Regent of Lindblum! Remaining purely silent then, the Lieutenant knew all too well that if such news caught to the wind, it would mean war.

War that she wasn't willing to help cause in the least. 

Yet as Cassius departed, a sudden presence looming over her from behind caused her to meet eye to eye with burning spite to Itzal. Similarly as she, he was seeming to take measure of her silently, and Minerva needn't state anything else. Or at least she seemed unwilling.

Turning back to where Cassius had gone, she marched forward with a gracefully smooth stride. Moving through the hallways, the Lieutenant sharply listened while waiting for a hint as to where Garnet had been stowed away by the crew.

Thankfully, it didn't take long. Hearing an exchange of voices to which one was distinctly familiar, Minerva waited for Cassius to leave before slipping into the room herself quietly.

There, with her back turned was the Princess herself.

"Your Highness," Minerva interjected suddenly, causing Garnet to turn about as she bowed deeply and respectfully to the Royal. "It may be impudent of me, but what in the Gods name are you doing here? Why did you decide to leave the castle? Beatrix gave me orders to be your ward and little else. I'm hoping you have more information."