While Ahnasha went to pick up Darahil, Fendros stopped by her to kiss her on the cheek and kiss Rhazii on the head. He had a look of relief about him. "Ahna, it's good to see you again. How did the journey to the city go? And how goes the investigation? I've been watching over Darahil all day."

Darahil was prickly as ever, but at least he appeared to be willing to wait patiently for a moment. He held his hands clasped behind his back while Fendros and Ahnasha spoke.

Being brought back into the reality of the crime shocked Vera out of all speech. She stood with her mouth slightly open and her brow creased in worry as possibilities became probabilities. Ones that she would rather not have come to pass. It took a few seconds for her to register that Meesei had asked for her weapons, but she removed the dagger she carried without hesitation and handed it over once the message came through. "I-I don't believe it," Vera ran a hand down her face, "How could she? No..."

Down the hall, Oswall and Janius' footsteps were beginning to sound their approach.