[color=8493ca]"It actually worked,"[/color] Marcus whispered in mild shock as the man dropped his weapon. He'd actually done it! Okay, yes, it was also probably the sight of Hwicce's weapon and all the others. Still, he was going to take this as a victory.

Marcus stepped into the room and kicked the weapon away, although he doubted Milo would attempt to use it. He turned to the horse-girl not quite sure how to address her. Eventually he decided to follow Piero's lead. [color=8493ca]"Glad to see you unharmed Miss Bellaflora. Give us a second and we'll have you unchained."[/color] He glared at Milo, [color=8493ca]"won't we?"[/color]

Marcus gave the would be kidnapper (horsenapper?) a moment to produce the key and free the captive. He waited until she was unchained before he spoke again. [color=8493ca]"Miss Bellaflora could you tell us what happened?"[/color]