Wrap up (Various)

[Nephrite]

"Afina." Moore nods. "Oh, is Her Majesty not here? I had something to ask you all." He says. "I wanted to find out if there any objections to Gold and I working on trying to purify Willah's belongings. We were also going to work on the other ring also, but... well, I wanted to make sure there weren't any plans to use them to barter for anything." Moore says.

[Ebiris]

"Yes?" Afina asks, her tone somewhat curt. Complicated as her relationship with her Queen may be, the scene that just took place could tug on the most frozen of heartstrings!

After hearing Moore's request she only shrugs. "They're devil trash, I'd destroy them all if I had my way but Jaela's interested in that sort of redeeming business. You should talk to her about it," she suggests. "No one here can use such unholy items and we certainly aren't about to sell them, so all you need to do is check in case Jaela's already put something in motion."

[Nephrite]

Moore blinks, a bit surprised by that reaction, but he nods nonetheless. Was this a bad time? "Ah... um, all right. If you see Her Majesty, can you pass on my request also? If She just wants the items to be destroyed, I won't go through the motions of the matter." He says.

[Ebiris]

"Her Majesty's authority extends a great deal over the fey of Aurora, but she has little say in the overall running of the Crusade, Moore. Command decisions over important devil artifacts like this go to one of the five generals. And my preference is moot, they can't actually be destroyed I think until Lifasa is freed. But talk to Jaela, redeeming such things is an interest of hers."

[Nephrite]

"Ah... Afina, it isn't about her authority... it's just about her feelings." Moore says, a frown forming on his face. "I know how important Lifasa was to her, and to everyone else from there -- so I was just trying to consider that also. Either way, I'll talk to Jaela, thanks for your time -- sorry I interrupted." He says. "Elena, is Jaela still around? If not, can you let me know the next time she returns please?" With that, he'll fly off with Gold!

[Ebiris]

Why would Ilsenine's feelings be piqued over the disposal of a worthless piece of devil arcana? Then again who knows what those two whisper about when they're all cosy and lovey-dovey. With that dealt with she descends back into the dungeons, catching the guard who brought the message earlier. "I met with Moore, although he intimated to me that he actually did desire a meeting with her Majesty as well as myself. Please be more attentive when passing along messages in the future," she says reprovingly before travelling the rest of the way to Willah's cell.

[Anastasia]

I'll move you back into your thread, Moore.

"Yes, ma'am. Sorry ma'am." Is what you get back from the guard.

[Ebiris]

She simply nods to the guard and continues on her way, satisfied that lessons will be learned.

[Anastasia]

You return to fine Ilsenine composed and Adrian giving you a sympathetic look. "Got my questions done," He says, "Doesn't look to be anything decisive, though the insight's still useful."

"I fear they are not giving the traitors information as a contingency in case this happens," Queen Ilsenine says, "At least the Duke of Destiny kept the ritual a secret from Willah."

[Ebiris]

"Yes. that was just Moore and Gold wanting permission to try redeeming Willah's magic dress and ring. I redirected them to Jaela since that's a hobby of hers," Afina explains her absence. "He wanted to ask you about it as well, your Majesty. I spoke to the guard about being more clear when passing along messages in the future. If we're done can you file the interrogation report in the library with the others, Adrian?"

[Anastasia]

Queen Ilsenine's composure recovers even more, a faint, momentary smile following. "With me, Afina." she declares, heading out.

Adrian stretches, "Yeah, it'll get where it needs to go. I'm going to ask her a few more questions, fish for details about the Duke of Destiny and the other traitors. Something minor might help."

[Ebiris]

Afina flies along with Ilsenine, waiting until they're alone before she asks, "Majesty, if I may: how does Willah know you?"

[Anastasia]

"She once attended court, before your time," Ilsenine replies, "She was taken with me, I was not taken with her." Her expression is cool, disinterested, "There was something off about her even then, a disturbance to her."

[Ebiris]

Well that would explain it. Willah's probably even jealous that Afina gets to be so close to Ilsenine, not that it's always been tea parties and sunshine. "I see. Well, she won't cause any further trouble to anyone now at least."

[Anastasia]

"Yes. You did good," Ilsenine praises, "...I had considered once or twice to send you, to close the loose end. Yet I never did."