Meruin stopped for a moment. Marcus attempt to take his own life actually froze her thoughts for a single moment. While she wasn't extreme about it like her Master, or as destructive about it like Lady Chase, Meruin believed that there was value in every life - if only someone would look for it.

She froze for a second or two before snapping back to her senses and was about to launch a spell to stop Marcus in his tracks, when Ryan intervened. Meruin sighed in relief. Looking around, it seemed that everything had calmed down somewhat. She peered at Alex and Ryan. He seemed to have that covered, so she would leave it to him.

"Ah, right, Deus, you wanted to talk to me?" she inquired, barely remembering his question.