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Dorothea Hohnstein von Albesatz-Danzau was alone in the middle of the forest with the only nearby shelter recently brought to nothing by the recent battle. There laid the corpse of Qasem Laghmanin, her would-be killer had it not been for Manfred, her lover who had abandoned this world. And finally, there was a singular, red feather set conveniently before Dory’s footwear, the last trace of Leluun in this world. It was dark and quiet, no wildblood was nearby and the only lightsource was the Feskan’s own creation.

But after a half-minute, a once concealed presence made itself visible, standing over the corpse of the once-ally. It was Viktor, and Laura followed soon after. “I see you did not need any help with this or that witch.” he remarked, posture straightened and muscular arms crossed. “And you’ve accepted your destiny.” a conspicuous glance was shot at the crown. “A relief!” he merrily clapped his hands, smiling bright at the newly made avatar.

He kneeled once more and searched the pouches that remained tied to Qasem’s belt. Due to the morphology of the lycanthrope, legwear had a tendency to survive the transformations. Out came the metallic vial that looked identical to what Kaspar had found before, and was one of three in the container from the boat. “Stolen goods recovered.” he said, which prompted a nod from Laura. “You will need to explain this to your friends. It is a bit strange that a single wolf took down two of you, don’t you think?” he looked to Dory as he pocketed the peculiar object and then approached her.

“Keep it simple. The more you try to detail, the more it will sound like you’re trying to convince. Only guilty people do that.” he was a few feet away from her now, hands on his sides. “Repeat after me. Manfred was grievously wounded putting down Qasem. Your friend Ismette argued to spare your friend, and it spiralled into an argument, where she got stabbed by Manfred by accident.” as he spoke, Laura seemed to be prepare Qasem’s large body for something as she stretched the legs and arms to have the whole thing on display. “Manfred, as he was about to die, finished off Qasem and succumbed to his wounds. All to protect you. Understood?” he raised a brow as he made deep eye-contact with Dory.
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[color=86608E]"A relief?... What do you mean by that?"[/color] Dory looked the man that had helped them in the town.[color=86608E]"The bodies are no longer here, how would I explain that when they try and search for them?"[/color] She began to think on any more holes in the plan. [color=86608E]"And what of myself?"[/color] putting emphasis to her rather unharmed form. [color=86608E]"Would they really believe it when I'm barely harmed whilst the others are nowhere to be found?"[/color]

[color=36AE36]“I was afraid the worst was going to happen.”[/color] Viktor answered in Kerreman with a smile pushing on the corners of his lips. He looked around the wreckage, and indeed the bodies were absent. [color=36AE36]“Simple, the bodies were eaten by the wolves. Or something like that.”[/color] he shrugged whilst pocketing the metal vial he had recovered into his vest. [color=36AE36]“But that is only a concern if they survive.”[/color] Viktor turned to look over at another direction, one a bit more East from the town. There was a fire and a lot of smoke that stood out in the dark of night. [color=36AE36]“The Priest has either finished the job, or they've prevailed. What do you think?”[/color]

[color=86608E]"Father Dubosque? He didn't seem all that threatening... Did he also turn into one of those.. beasts?"[/color] Dory looked at the fire before once more looking over at Viktor. [color=86608E]"You know a lot more about what has happened here, don't you? The vial. What is in it?"[/color]

[color=36AE36]“Something that belongs to dangerous and unpleasant people.”[/color] he answered the last questioned, let the very first hang and reluctantly addressed the second afterward. [color=36AE36]“As for what happened here, I know an outbreak happened. And I know one of them can seamlessly lead the flock with near-perfect control.”[/color] he began to pace until he was out of the debris zone. He kept his eyes on the remote fire.

[color=36AE36]“If you want a proper cover up ...”[/color] he had his back turned to Dory, hiding his smirk. [color=36AE36]“You can always say the Mad Avatar claimed them all, and you just barely escaped.”[/color]

[color=86608E]"Dangerous and unpleasant people?... Do I know of them?"[/color] She looked rather confused by it all. [color=86608E]“Then if they take out the one in control every single one of those things will start to frenzy?"[/color] Her face looked rather unamused. [color=86608E]“Mad Avatar?"[/color]

[color=36AE36]“Aren't they already?”[/color] he rhetorically asked, leaving it at that. [color=36AE36]“Yes, the Mad Avatar. Your Tethered friend had a close encounter with her, I do remember. I'm sure she'll back you up, knowing what she knows.”[/color]

[color=86608E]"I guess you have a point there..."[/color] Dory raised her eyebrow at the mention of a tethered friend. [color=86608E]"Jocasta? She had a close encounter? I guess it would make sense we'd be wiped out if she couldn't manage against it."[/color]