With a hint of panic, Ivy silently got up to her feet. She had been huddled in the corner of the room to Jade's left and, fortunately, had remained unseen. She sidled over to Jade until she was right behind her.
"I'm here." she said in a strong voice, the hood of dark magic wavering until it was completely gone. "What is it?" she added in an attempt at casualness, the subtlest crack in her voice weakening the entire facade.