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[center][sub]Interacting with: [color=6ecff6]Lord Coswain[/color] [@PrinceAlexus] and [color=goldenrod] Aliseth[/color] [@Dark Light][/sub][/center]

[color=lightgray]Katherine let out a sigh as Ayel ran off back towards town, undoubtedly with the goal of stirring up as much drama as possible. There was no telling what kind of story he would weave to the guards and Prince.

She considered both Lord Coswain’s orders as well as Aliseth’s input. The latter statement made a good point; The scene should remain secure, especially with the likes of Ayel and the accusations that would follow. She also knew that the priority was clearly finding the Lunarian princess and that the royal guard was dedicated to protecting her and Flynn. That left just herself and the very much out-of-commission Persephone a short distance away to protect the scene.

Katherine took a deep breath and gave herself a self-assuring nod. [color=19CACA][i]Well this is clearly becoming my responsibility to handle.[/i][/color]

The priestess looked between Aliseth and Adonis before speaking in a hushed tone once she was sure Ayel was out of earshot.

[color=19CACA]“I will remain here and protect this scene until that noble inevitably returns with guards. I don’t think moving the body is wise quite yet, not until more eyes are laid on it. Though I have faith that it will all be sorted in the end, the guard will undoubtedly be suspicious of us given how the Marquess reacted.”[/color]

[color=19CACA][i]Besides, it wouldn’t be first time I’ve been imprisoned for something I didn’t do.[/i][/color] She sighed quietly at the thought. [color=19CACA][i]That, and I might be able to get some insight as to what happened here if these two are gone.[/i][/color] 

[color=19CACA]“I trust that you both will have my back if the guards decide to arrest me, even if temporary? The Marquess will surely insist on it, given the accusations he threw at us.”[/color]

Katherine’s gaze returned to the gory display before them. Her mind pondered on how to best protect such a scene from disturbance and prying eyes. There was no structure to block lines of sight, nor doors to seal off with magical wards. Two ideas came to mind, the first of which was very much a risky and reactive approach. It would involve using psychic magic to influence any who came near and very much depended on how well they were trained to resist such tactics. The second would involve conjuring a shield of pure shadow so that none could see what lay inside.

It would definitely still attract attention, but it would be the safest bet until support arrived.

[color=19CACA]“I’m capable of holding my own in a fight before either of you get concerned about that.”[/color] She tapped the short-sword on her hip that had been hidden beneath her cloak up until now.[/color]