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[b][color=39b54a]"Then with much regret I'll inform you that the duke have made the wrong assumption."[/color][/b] Matilda replied flatly, her tone booking not the slightest trace of amusement. [b][color=39b54a]"These men and women are investigating the assassination attempt, the very same that your brother had so thoroughly obstructed one day ago. Von Kruber is your father's close associate, you say? This will be investigated, for he harbored a significant seditious force in this very keep."[/color][/b]

Being an orc had its advantage in situation like this. Humans tend to have hard time reading her face, only seeing a stone wall that betrayed nothing at all. As for the present company... hopefully they knew how to play along. The only flaw was if Cedar came stomping up that stairs with the prince in tow, so she'll need Silas and company out of the room as soon as possible.

[b][color=39b54a]"This situation is so far outside your jurisdiction, admiral, you shouldn't even be here. There is nothing you can do to help unless you fancy digging peasants out of the rubble. Everything is under control, relief force will arrive before the day ends. So be on your way."[/color][/b]

[b][color=#a4161a]"Eh, I've been better. Not everyday a master mage decided to blast half your skin to oblivion, yeah?"[/color][/b] On the side Yvonne and Kirsten chatted away like the situation wasn't as tense as a warehouse full of black powder, the former flexing the burnt arm where the scab had started to flake off. It itched like a motherfucker, she hadn't drink nowhere near enough to numb her senses. [b][color=#a4161a]"How are you doing these days? Daddy dearest still being a prick? You should consider snapping off his leash, ditch him off! Heck, I'd show you the ropes. It'll be fun!"[/color][/b]