[i]Subtle.[/i] D’artnange thought as the small woman flipped off the Duke. [i]Ballsy.[/i] He considered when she then followed up by seemingly threatening him. He noted that the Duke seemed somewhat unphased by the back and forth as well. He continued to pay attention to the woman who had a striking skill of commanding a room constructed entirely for another. The mage was quiet, but his mind was quickly racing as the situation was explained to him. The attack on the princess was concerning; however, the fact that his mentor was seemingly agreeing with the label of prophet. This was a word that was carelessly thrown around in the streets, but a member of the magical council would never casually toss the label around. Devin was about to finally speak, but was beaten to the verbal punch by the young woman. This time she seemed inclined to poke holes in the story, but the room stank with the words disgraced mage and that continued to bother Devin. When she finished it seemed the silence held a weight that was only lifted when Oliver spoke. [color=00aeef]“Actually she mentioned a Reaper and a Scholar, but we felt your profession deserved a bit more credence.”[/color] He then looked over at Devin. [color=00aeef]“I must stress that this attack is not just on the Princess. We believe she is actually collateral damage from an attempt on the King and several other high ranking members.”[/color] The three men told the tale of a dinner meant to be secret between high ranking members of the King’s court and several leaders of the surrounding kingdoms. It seemed there was military movement to the north and the meeting was meant to reconfirm their treaty agreements. During the preparation the princess had snuck into the kitchen to steal away a few of the gifts and some food stuff only to fall victim to an unknown curse. [color=f7941d]“We have no idea if it was the food, or somehow another item. After she fell ill and was found in the kitchen the meeting was canceled and all our allies grew nervous and our relationships strained.”[/color] The Duke interjected. [color=f7941d]“It matters not that the princess was the victim, the attack itself was meant to do this. Stop the attack and we regain that confidence.”[/color] [color=ec008c]"That is my daughter Duke Harrison."[/color] The King said in a chilling voice. [color=ec008c]"And I will see her saved."[/color] The king looked directly at the D'artagnan and put a hand on his shoulder. [color=ec008c]"You will cure her."[/color] he then looked over at the young woman [color=ec008c]"And you will deliver justice to those that harmed her."[/color]