[center][h2][u][color=ed145b]The Red Hand[/color][/u][/h2][/center] [sub][right]Interacting with: [@WeepingLiberty] [@Gisk] [@MsMorningstar][/right][/sub] [color=ed145b]“Save your fire for the Sinnenodel snake, Countess. Your baseless accusation doesn't bother me. If you take issue with how the guard has handled something, you may file your complaint through the standard channels. My sister is even on campus to more easily attend your whims.”[/color] She waved off the guards behind her, who made their way back over to the scene behind her to assist. Lucan quickly gave them orders and they circled the perimeter. [color=ed145b]“If you have questions about my duties, you may ask them to Lord Salazar himself. Since your family has taken over the Eve’s intelligence network, he has an active hand in these deliberations. I have neither interest nor authorization to explain this to you.”[/color] Nox ignored Cassandra and nodded at Mariette when she approached. [color=ed145b]“Council business.”[/color] Nox stated impassively to Mariette's question. [color=ed145b]“Return to your lodgings now, all of you, before I treat you like misbehaving children and carry you there myself.”[/color]