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Giving a small bow again as Fatima introduced him and Gennar, Mikhail simply heard as Fatima greeted the woman. Just as Mikhail himself, it seemed like Fatima also realized the moment that the old priestess greeted them that fooling or trying to hide anything from the old priestess not only would be useless, but it probably would make her doubt them even more. Fortunately, Fatima did go straight to the point, asking her about her old altar, which Mikhail also thought that it would be the best way to approach the old priestess.

Upon mentioning her altar though, the old priestess seemed to have quite a few things to talk about it. According to her own words, the local Queen wasn't exactly one that respected the Bloods' Law and the old priestess made no effort to hide her disapproval with both the current situation and the queen herself, which was an interesting point to notice. Despite the old priestess' apparent unwillingness to discuss about her old altar, if they pressed a bit on the matter about the local queen, they might be able to take something out of her.

[color=6ecff6]"I am afraid we aren't exactly acquainted with the local Queen nor the situation that is happening in her court or the town."[/color] Mikhail said in a respectful tone.

[color=6ecff6]"That said... It doesn't take much for one to see that this place shouldn't be in this state nor that the rituals shouldn't be overseen by the queen instead of a priestess."[/color] Mikhail said in a neutral tone. 

He was being very careful to not say anything that could arouse her suspicion and especially in the tone he was using to speak of her. It was true that Mikhail didn't care about the Bloods' Law or their traditions and if he tried to sound as if he cared, the old priestess would probably see through his small act. In that manner, it was better if he didn't try at all, merely being as genuine and truthful as possible.