Elayna smiled at Mara, "That's alright, my dear. Although, I think it will come easier to you than you realize...but that isn't entirely why I called you over. I just wanted to tell you that I think you are a beautiful, wonderful creature, and I hope you never let anyone tell you otherwise." she looked disappointedly at all the people that had looked disapprovingly at Mara, "Do you know this girl? What right do you have to judge her so? What has she done to you? Nothing, that's what..." she tsked and turned her attention back to the mer-girl, her pretty smile forming back on her face.

She offered Mara and elegant hand to help her on the stage, uninterested now in performing at the moment, "Would you mind if I asked your name?"

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Veragwen gave Lord Armond a deep bow when she noticed him pass by. "My lord..." she smiled at him.

She stood quietly for a moment as she listened to Richard, a look of sadness washing over her lovely features, "I see....I don't know what to say, Richard, besides I'm sorry that happened. I do recall seeing smoke from far away, but I had no idea that was where you lived and by the time I would have arrived there wasn't much I could do about it. But rest assured you'll be safe with me, and I'll do the best I can to help you and figure out why that happened."

She looked to Kest, still looking sad. She gave him a handful of coins, and gave him a small smile, "Kest, would you mind getting some water and something to eat for Richard for me, please? He looks like he hasn't eaten since yesterday."