That would be enough for now. Hiritus' last comment just caused Gallus to frown and shake his head before he turned and left the cell, slamming the door behind him. Hiritus could realign his finger on his own. Once Gallus was out of the cell, his angry demeanour seemed to straighten out as he took in a deep breath and calmed down. With another shake of his punching wrist, he even cracked a small smile. That was a perfect opening act. In the next session, the multi-layered treachery could be weaved properly.

Gallus rolled his shoulders and took moderated paces to stand up to and listen in on the cell Ri'vashi and Meesei were now occupying with the next prisoner. He would wait patiently for them to finish before reporting his progress. All the while, he kept an ear out for Dar-tzesa if she felt like trading information for more relief.

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"Hm," Fendros found himself looking amused as well, "I doubt she is having a wedding." As if realising the topic, Fendros tried to move on quickly. "Anyway, don't think you have to put up with her or anything, I'm just letting you know, Ahna. Now..."

Fendros refocussed to Rhazii. He had finished his mouthful completely, but seemed to not be in any rush to continue. Fendros gave Rhazii a smile firstly. "Good job, Rhazii. Well done," he said sincerely, "Now, another bite and another slice, you can do it. You're almost finished."

Reluctantly, Rhazii kept eating.