As you descend the steps of the Palace entryway, you spot Elanna hurriedly crossing the courtyard. This is your best opportunity to confront her. Exiting the royal estate, you shadow the woman through the noble quarters, your mind sifting through the strange events that have surrounded her. The blood on the cloth in her room, the way she seems to vanish without a trace, how she has always wanted to be close to the King…

Following her down a side alley, you call out her name and Elanna turns with a demure smile. "Have you come to escort a lady across the city?" For the briefest moment, you swear there is a flit of danger in her eyes, but it is gone in a flash. With a serious glare, you confront Elanna about her strange behavior, telling her you believe she conceals some hidden motive. She seems genuinely astonished by your insinuations, insulted even.

"How can you say such things? she gasps. "I nearly died fleeing Bastone! I've lost everything and everyone who ever mattered to me. I'm barely acknowledged by these entitled curs, who call themselves 'nobility' and now you accuse me of… of what exactly?"

Perhaps she is right. Being so on-edge, is it possible you are seeing danger where there is none? Would you truly question a woman of such noble bearing? On the other hand, your suspicions have kept you alive this long. There is no sense in doubting them now.