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[hr][i]Havershel Estate[/i][hr]

Polina was well playing into her part as a affluent socialite thus far, chatting it up with various nobles and sampling foodstuffs. Both she and Lucrecia bade farewell to their mistress as she attended to business with the master of the estate. As they left, Lucrecia would hear a familiar buzzing sound in her ear. It was her favorite combat instructor, Myrilla; Lucrecia made sure to look as inconspicuous as possible as she listened to her words. It was to be expected that Havershel wouldn't show the mistress the actual artifact, or she'd demand that it be handed over on the spot. 

Whilst listening to her drill instructor, a maid quietly strolled up and garnered their attention. She requested that the two of them follow her, as apparently the lady of the house wished to speak with them. [color=9e0039]"Odd, was the lady of the house not stated by her husband to be under the weather this evening?"[/color] Lucrecia whispered to the maid. She couldn't think of a reason as to why Lord Havershel would lie about such a thing. Perhaps it would be convenient for him to have everyone else think as such? 

Myrilla continued to speak in Lucrecia's ear; She apparently felt that the maid was just there to be a distraction, meant to throw off their trail. If that were the case, that would mean that the house was already aware of their true aims. They would have to tread carefully from here on. She honestly didn't know how much information she could extract from the other nobles, but she supposed for now Lucrecia would trust the intuition of her instructor. 

[color=9e0039]"Thank you, but if the Madonna of the house is under the weather, I doubt she'd want to see visitors at this time. I'd like to enjoy the festivities in the hall a while longer, if you don't mind."[/color] She responded to the maid. She wasn't sure if Polina would be in agreement, but eventually she may have to break off from her to accomplish her personal task anyway.