[color=8882be][h3][center]~Arletta Dupain~[/center][/h3][/color] [@PaulHaynek] [hr] [color=8882be]"Aha...y-you're welcome. All in a days work for me, really."[/color] Arletta replied with an obviously evasive smile as Valarie asked about 'what happened'. What happened? Well, she quite literally lost her head. While most natural born Dullahan tended to be more on the meek side with their head off...weeeel, she reverted back to her old human personality just a bit. Hot-headed, eager for fights, and definitely more than a little on the erm, promiscuous side. If Valarie hadn't put her head back on, she was pretty sure she'd be hitting on the Valkyrie now. [color=8882be]"And never mind what happened..."[/color] Arletta got close to Valarie, giving her a dangerous grin and a low chuckle. [color=8882be]"You tell anyone what you saw here and I'm not going to be the only one losing their head."[/color] With that, Arletta walked back to Eros, taking the lead in case they ran into anything else. If Valarie needed her help, she'd give it, but for the most part she'd make the trip back in silence. Obviously, something was definitely wrong here with Valarie. Or at least, she was definitely not okay after what happened. She really shouldn't pry...but she was concerned. Even if they had only know each other for awhile, Valarie seemed like a good person. She was intending to take a bit of time and talk with Valarie more thoroughly once they returned, perhaps over a nice drink but before they were even a few steps in the city they were interrupted. [color=8882be]"A Gandharva?..."[/color] She was definitely not in a good mood, judging from her tone. She seemed to know Valarie, too. For the first moments, Arletta kept quiet, listening to the exchange between the Valkyrie and Harpy. Apparently, she had just been used for something Valarie wasn't supposed to do. Ah, jeez. Arletta's expression changed to an obviously concerned frown as they continued. Valarie reminded her of herself when she was younger, and still human. Eager for combat, and thinking force was the only way you could solve problems...that was a dangerous road to travel, if one wasn't careful. She knew that all to well. [color=8882be]"Ahem,"[/color] Arletta's expression turned to a friendly smile as she was addressed. [color=8882be]"I am Arletta Dupain, A Dullahan Valarie asked to help with some bandits. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance."[/color] She bowed her head slightly as she introduced herself. Now she had a problem. Obviously, killing people was bad. Yet, sometimes things get out of hand and good people do stupid things. Sometimes, there was nothing you could do to find a peaceful situation. That was just life. The problem was, she could either tell this Gandharva about what happened, or not. It would be folly to lie completely, but it wouldn't be good to leave this out either. That said, she did think of Valarie as a friend. She could take the blame herself, which she wouldn't mind. Her hands were bloody enough as it was, a little more wouldn't hurt...but that might tarnish the reputation of the guild and give the Order and excuse to come knocking. Come to think of it, if this was so close to order territory and they got word of this...it would be for Valarie's own good to tell this woman, wouldn't it? [color=8882be]"...yes."[/color] After a few brief seconds of consideration, Arletta replied. If she had taken any longer, it would have been suspicious even if she had said she hadn't. [color=8882be]"Miss, I am unsure of what the full situation here is...but if you've been having problems with bandits, I know from experience some bandits don't always listen to reason or respond to kindness, even those from your kind."[/color] She touched the silver choker on her neck lightly as she spoke. [color=8882be]"I am certain Valarie was acting with the best of intentions and while I know sometimes those can lead one astray and she should learn the consequences of her actions, they did attack us first without provocation. I realize I am an outsider in this, but perhaps I can be of help in this situation if you wouldn't mind allowing overlooking this incident. If worse comes to worst, I'll take the blame for whatever happens myself. I am partly responsible for it, after all."[/color]