"On top of that, there's no way those two idiots created the Doppelgangers.
"If we move too soon, the person who gave them those creatures and took the weapons might just dispose of his accomplices as soon as they outlive their usefulness, leaving us empty-handed. Like it or not, we are their bodyguards."
Jirni's smile was so bright and every one of her movements so tender that no one doubted for a second that the words that she was whispering were sweet promises of love.
"Fine." Orion pushed her hands away. "The backup is waiting outside, but they should intervene at the first sign of trouble. You stick to the Countess, I'm going to speak with our host."
Then he turned around and walked away without looking back.
For the first time in her life, Jirni didn't need her training to express all the sadness and pain that she felt.
***
Outside the City Hall, at the same time.
