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[color=ab274f]Location:[/color] Danrose Entrance Hall
[color=ab274f]Interaction(s):[/color] [@13org] Mayet, [@princess] Edin, Alibeth & the Sultan
[color=ab274f]Mention(s):[/color] [@Helo] Callum/Leo, [@samreaper] Kazumin, [@Lava Alckon] Farim, [@Rodiak] Zarai, [@princess] Anastasia
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[indent][/indent]Wulfric wasn't surprised Mayet was the first to speak up, nor was her fierce anger unexpected. Her approach to the Lorenzo issue had been similar, though she was now even more incensed. 

[color=d3c28b]“…an attempt to poison or intoxicate us…”[/color] Wulfric tilted his head in interest at that. Mayet was not told the doctors’ supposition that Anastasia might have been poisoned, so she must have drawn the conclusion herself. [color=ab274f][i]Callum[/i] assumed [i]he might have given everyone opium. Mayet[/i] assumes [i]they were slipped something…But no one[/i] knows [i]anything.[/i][/color] 

He agreed with the shehzadi’s statement that these incidents were unlikely to be a coincidence. [color=ab274f]“It does seem like [i]someone[/i] might be trying to subvert the relations between our kingdoms,”[/color] the prince commented.

Mayet was clearly displeased to be questioned, glaring at him, but Wulfric met her gaze calmly, slowly raising an eyebrow up at her. [color=ab274f][i]You may not like it, but this is all in aid of finding the quarry we both seek.[/i][/color] Then she stated her desire to personally interrogate the criminal, saying that [color=d3c28b]“their blood would already be on my blade”[/color] if she had it her way. He nodded once in acknowledgement and appreciation. [color=ab274f][i]You and me both.[/i][/color]

The next one to speak was Callum. Wulfric caught his gaze, and knew exactly what his brother was about to do. He sighed near silently, resigned to it. He listened as Callum built off of Mayet’s comment to protect Darryn, and how he tailored his story in such a way that only he was implicated. [color=ab274f][i]Oh, but you can lie.[/i][/color] Though largely unhappy with him, there was also the smallest measure of pride for his youngest brother, because Callum wasn’t half-bad at this when he put his mind to it. [color=ab274f][i]However…[/i][/color] Wulfric glanced at the Sultan, who was unconvinced with the presented story, and extremely unimpressed with the proceedings in general. [color=ab274f][i]Quite discerning.[/i][/color]

Father didn’t notice, of course, and happily denigrated Callum, pushing the blame onto him. [color=ab274f][i]Which you anticipated and made use of, little brother.[/i][/color] Edin had no idea, but contrary to his opinion, Callum [i]was[/i] intelligent.

One by one, the other noble children spoke up. Leo implicated Kazumin Nagasa, and though Wulfric doubted that man would have any further relevant information, he made a mental note to pursue the matter at a later point. Much more interesting was the Smithwood heir’s last statement. [color=9AF781]“And everything after entering the warehouse remains a blur.”[/color] That all their memories were so thoroughly affected…It was disconcerting, to say the least.

The Vizier’s son, Farim, introduced himself, attempting to placate both sides. However, the blunt attempt of manipulating the sultan via his deceased wife was in poor taste. [color=ab274f][i]About as subtle as a sledgehammer.[/i][/color] 

Zarai and her mother spoke, and it was apparent to Wulfric that his…friend…resented every second of the situation. It came as no surprise that she also tried to spare Darryn. But, really, ‘help in any way possible’? He didn’t know what she thought she had to offer. Yet his father was pleased. Now that, that was just too good, and Wulfric decided then and there that he would absolutely tease Zarai about it (if when things weren’t so tense).

Unfortunately, things went from bad to worse when Anastasia spoke up. Not only did she take her share of the blame needlessly, she rebelliously dismissed the severity of the situation. [color=E77298]“they chose to come…no right to cage us…we have a right to…can’t tell us what to do…”[/color] Wulfric felt his expression harden as he looked at his sister stonily. Despite his anger, there was also genuine sorrow underneath it all when Anastasia called for an investigation. Because she did still mistakenly believe the host to be innocent. Because a ‘friend’ [i]had[/i] deceived her. And because…[color=ab274f][i]You do not know what you are asking for, Anastasia.[/i][/color]

Edin had her swiftly escorted out after making apologies for her, while Alibeth took it upon herself to try and conclude the meeting. Wulfric caught her glance, and subtly inclined his head in agreement. There was little point in prolonging this. [color=ab274f]“It has become clear that no one here remembers what happened at the party,”[/color] he said as he turned to their guests. 

[color=ab274f]“Rather than question those who do not know, I suggest we conclude this meeting so we may launch an investigation after a short break.”[/color] He briefly looked at his father to assess his reaction. [color=ab274f]“Thankfully, we have a few leads to begin with, including Fletcher and my siblings.”[/color] Farim’s words had prompted Wulfric to think that the stableboy might have seen something of significance from outside the warehouse. While Darryn having something of note to relate was a distant possibility, he did prefer to cover all his bases.

Finally, he turned to regard the sultan seriously. [color=ab274f]“Please rest assured that we [i]will[/i] obtain the information, Your Majesty.”[/color]