–Half an Hour Later–
A knock at the door was followed by Aren's voice,
"Cardinal, I have returned."
The doors opened and Aren walked in with a respectful bow while she delivered the feedback from the task she had received from her mentor.
'Mmm, what's this?' Aren asked herself when she felt a strange tension in the air. She looked between Evian and Cardinal Krion but they both remained at ease and gave nothing away.
"Well, I suppose that ends this meeting?" Evian spoke out suddenly.
"For now," Cardinal Krion said, "We still have more to speak about and I would like your answer to my proposal."
"Of course," Evian told her with a graceful bow, "Can I leave with Aren though? She promised to lead me to where my others have based in the City."
"Oh? Did you not stay the night with them?" Lillian Krion asked with her eyebrow raised in surprise.
Evian smiled and with a slight glance toward Aren, he said,
