Janius reached the door midway through Yerig's answer. He was just as confused, though Fendros was lowering his sword.

"You're jesting," Fendros said. His brow turned up with worry. "Divines above. Oh Divines." He fell against the nearest wall back-first and leaned, staring into the space in front of him. He looked to be in shock.

"Sabine..." Janius was similarly shocked, but for a different reason.

At this point, Sabine started talking into Meesei's shoulder. "I am sorry, Meesei," she whined. The muffled speech made through the weeping was hard to understand. "I made a mess of the plan. I did wrong. I am sorry."

Janius pointed a gauntleted finger. "Sabine, is that Arinette's staff?"