[hr][hr][center][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/497419599919185976/588458630236471317/salem_crop_transparent_300.png[/img][hr][/center][Center][img]https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjQ0LjRlODg1OC5VMkZzWlcwZ1UzQmxiR3h0WVc0LC4wAAA,/flat-earth-scribe.regular.png[/img][/center][hr]Interacting with: [@Scribe of Thoth][@Hero][@Obscene Symphony]

Salem watched as the Princess tapped her nail against the desk, sharp and harsh movements yielding almost no sound. His vision wasn't as sharp as a vampires, he couldnt tell if she was actually hitting the desk or merely stopping millimeters before its surface in what could only be years of muscle memory stopping her from ruining several desks. He watched as she tapped a few more times, noting that there was no damage to that area, not a single mark, scratch, or indent that could've come from there mere strength they're race tended to have. He was almost lost in the tapping itself, wondering if there was some code behind it, a message she was trying to convey to others outside this room? But he couldn't gain any further understanding of the noise as it didnt match any coding he knew. 

Salem's attention was drawn away as she addressed Max and Eris' whispers. Ofcourse she could hear them, they were known for their hearing. He was sure Eris wouldve known that, well might've known that if he paid attention in his classes, but even then Salem believed that most all would know about a vampires ability to heighten their senses. His families partners may play hosts and show what Salem now considered to be extreme kindness, but he also knew of the fear one could strike in another. He listened to what she said, mentioning they didnt have to defend themselves, and it made him wonder all the more what those two were up to. Salem's magic was no where near where it needed to be to fight off a vampiric attack, and he doubted Max had any useful skill in that matter either. 

What perhaps struck him the most was Ryners ability to kneel down before another. Her words were kind, and comforting, leaving Salem to wonder where all of this was during dinner. How could the house be so divided? A small knot began to form in his stomach as he thought of Aaron and the circumstances that he had to grow up in. It helped to explain him in some light, yet it left for more to be desired. Salem felt relief in knowing that the investigation wouldnt be affected by this unfortunate series and he began to relax a bit more. He may not have said it outright, but a Princess should be able to read her councils intentions on their face, it would make sense that she could feel Salems worries. 

Salem looked towards Eris and dared not to look back at Ryner as he spoke. An enchantment in place? Of what kind and why? Everything seemed to be going civilly so why worry now about such things? What made him think about the room having some form of magic placed on it? Salems eyes finally turned and landed on the Princess almost as if they were waiting for the answer themselves.