Meesei was able to dodge away from her claws, but Harriet was not in a prime position to be pounced upon. Though Meesei was fast, and her jump was impossible to completely avoid, Harriet twisted to one side and attempted to strike away Meesei's oncoming arm. Harriet would have jumped away if it weren't for the success in Meesei's manoeuvre. Harriet yelped in pain as she tried to tug her arm from the clutches of Meesei's teeth. There was a grapple despite both still standing. This was exactly where Harriet did not want to be. In an attempt to fight back, Harriet brought her free hand up under Meesei's chin and tried to tear at her throat.

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With a growl, the Argonian gave nothing back but a scornful tone. "Let me go, you brutes! Once my packmates hear of this, the duel will spread to a fight and you will be slaughtered!"

"You know..." Janius blinked a couple of times as he regarded the side of the Argonian's face that he could see, "You don't seem like the dobbing type. Perhaps we might find more answers in your belongings, or your contacts. I hear that a certain fatherless young man was consulted by an Argonian with your description...right before he took a silver knife to Oswall's gut. Perhaps he's got something to say about you?"

After a few silent moments, the Argonian's breathing slowed and he closed his mouth to swallow. He spoke further with desperation, but this time held a more diplomatic approach. "Alright, I can lead you to my belongings if you like, just let me up."

Janius guffawed. "Nice try. How about we tie him up, Lorag? I think Meesei would want a word with our new friend."