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Lumen watched the graceful and delicate way the half-elf took appreciation of the water granted from Undine, and Lianne instantly won some respect. For years the council pushed propaganda that races other than pureblood elves were a plague upon humanity and could never appreciate Thauma. She had realized once again that their lies couldn’t be further from the truth for this half-elf radiated courtesy, and the ability to disregard Lumen’s race too. Even though Lianne may have found the good in this situation Lumen was beginning to see nothing but trouble and deep seeded questions. 

[b]“Surely news of this will spread like the fire someone set to this temple, and we are now involved whether we want to be or not. “[/b] 

Before Lumen could speak further her intense eyes narrowed a bit toward the new stranger dripping with fresh water from her spell. Unfortunately a sense of humor was not one of her traits otherwise she would have found this particularly funny. She did not even apologize for accidentally soaking him either…Humility was still a work in progress after living a lifetime of bias but she meant well.

[b]“Your assumption would be correct dark-elf.”[/b] Lumen stated matter-of-factly. Without further delay she turned to begin trekking down the ever quiet open pathway. She did not glance back to admire her work or see if the acquaintances were following. She did not have any plans to stop them or ask for their assistance regardless because this decision was no one else’s but their own. 

[b]“Izumo’s authorizes will indeed be eager to hear about this, though I am not too pleased to be the first addressing the matter.”[/b] Lumen honestly disclosed. 

With that somewhat settled the straightforward elf’s matching boots in gold outline took graceful steps without hesitation. There was no point now in avoiding patrols since her aim was to disclose what little information she had on the matter…they probably would find this hard to believe that she was not the culprit. If anyone else just so happened to show themselves at the temple they would no longer be greeted by flames. Lumen progressed toward the picturesque town as cherry blossoms fluttered through the cooling breeze. The world kept blossoming even while destruction tried to consume it. Before stepping through a tall tori gate onto a widened footbridge two Izumo knights in traditional cuirass rounded a corner and spotted outsiders. Although they did not draw their katana’s their tone of voice was sharp enough to prove they meant business. 

[b]“You there! What businesses do you have here?”[/b] The first knight pointed his finger toward the elf. 

[b]“You are breaking Izumo’s curfew, speak now!”[/b] Another guard chimed and both their displeased expressions were visible enough by the hanging lanterns strewn throughout the village.