The Silver Queen [AU]

[Isabela]

Isabela stiffens just a bit. "I see."

[Tethras Clan]

"To be honest, I'm guessing about the dungeon- a small discreet door, very solidly made, with a guard, a well-made lock and at least one pressure plate in front of it," Zevran explains. "But it's not their bedroom, nor her solar and she sleep off her supposed migraine there."

[Isabela]

Isabela nods. "Did she... have company?" With those four words she signals plain as day to Zevran that tonight she'll have nightmares, but she says them anyway. She needs to know.

[Tethras Clan]

"I don't know," he admits. "There was just the one guard visible, but they were armoured enough I couldn't be sure of a kill shot and a guard station just down the hall. I couldn't risk it, not alone."

[Isabela]

"Understood," says Bela, cribbing from Helene's book. "Thanks."

She takes a deep breath, then grins. "On the bright side, I've been invited out tomorrow night. So we'll know he's away from home then."

[Tethras Clan]

"...Carver can shadow you while Helene and T come with me to... look around a bit more thoroughly?" the merikos drow suggests.

[Isabela]

"He specifically said to come alone. I'll be alright."

[Carver Amell]

"What about Hunter? People don't usually count him."

[Tethras Clan]

"Hence shadow," Zevran points out at nearly the same time."

[Isabela]

"One, he's no good at staying hidden, but two, I'll consider bringing a Mabari or two."

[Tethras Clan]

"...he can hang around nearby? Just in case you need backup," Zevran bargains.

[Isabela]

"For sure. If I get in trouble, Hunter can howl for backup and he and Silence can come get me out."

[Tethras Clan]

"Actually, can I have Silence? She's, well, stealthier than Beka." He glances at the watching mabari. "No offense." Beka just twocks her tail on the ground, unbothered.

[Isabela]

"Fine by my." Isabela yawns, then, taking a seat on the bed. "The usual tonight?" she asks, requesting the bigger bed with Zevran.

[Tethras Clan]

"Of course," Zevran says instantly, voice smooth and gentle. He's well aware of the sorts of things she- and he- are going to be dreaming of tonight.