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Donovan had underestimated Contarini's commitment to murdering a fellow mage. The crackling electricity met with its target and engulfed the mage as it filled the air with the delightful scent of burnt flesh. While he was not the vampire to lose his composure it did surprise him just how pungent it could be up close. His own assassination methods were typically quieter and quicker. In that way by the time the body was discovered he was already gone. This experience was a helpful reminder to not rely too much on his snap judgements; especially if Contarini was the vengeful type. Donovan would have to watch the boy and his development going forward if only out of curiosity.

The scene had changed by the time Donovan changed his attention to the Inquisitor. The idea of one taking a hostage wasn't completely foreign but it wasn't necessarily a concern. Contarini was of no use to him and his attention had been on the little Dionne, who was predictably less than pleased. He could tell the gears in her head were turning as she was presented with few options. Chadwick had the right of it but Donovan caught wind of his barely audible words. He wasn't sure about trusting Fontaine with such a task. The mage was a little too charitable and a little too nonchalant about the wrong things. However, he would not interfere. So long as Miss Dionne and the rescue were secured, the rest didn't matter.

Speaking of the Dionne, she decided taunting the enemy was a response. Donovan ensured he was not simply standing around as he used every bit of patience to cautiously move himself into a better position. In this case, the only one who was in danger of a thrown knife would be Contarini if he decided to move in the wrong direction. Seeing how cold the mage became was vaguely amusing and Donovan was interested to see how this would play out. Once he reached his desired position, he remained perfectly still with his dagger in one hand and a knife in the other wearing a pleasant smile of amusement.