The Silver Queen [AU]

[NPCs]

Olocaryn's expression sharpens a little. "Oh, hardly so- we've had company this whole time after all," he comments lightly, inclining his head towards the trio of old men wrapped up in their conversation. 

[Isabela]

"So we have," she says, desperately looking for a way out of this conversation. Carver, think fast!

[Carver Amell]

"Well, I guess that's alright then. Sorry, don't know all the rules quite yet. I haven't got sisters myself."

[Isabela]

Fuck you.

[NPCs]

"You can go then," Olocaryn says silkily to Carver. "The lovely Belladonna and I were discussing plans for a ride. Perhaps tomorrow morning?"

[Isabela]

"Why wait? Let's go tonight," she laughs. "I know I'm free then." And you're not.

[Carver Amell]

"Right, well, have fun," says Carver, backing away. 

[NPCs]

"Why wait indeed- what is the point of being the master of one's life if you cannot take a detour when the fancy takes you?"

[Isabela]

Her escort gone and her challenge risen to, Isabela finds herself with nothing to say besides, "Well then, let's get to it."

[Carver Amell]

Carver looks relieved when he spies Zevran returning to the sailboat room. "Ah, there you are. I was going to step out for a walk in the gardens, join me?" he offers, not waiting for an answer before moving assuredly to the back gardens where they can speak more openly under the starlight. 

[Tethras Clan]

That is... not promising. Zevran follows after, trying to keep his posture loose and casual. I hope they have had more success than I. Exploring the private area and finding the entrance to the subbasement is all well and good but... I had hoped for more. I am not sure if we will get such an easy pass into the manor.

[Carver Amell]

"Bela's gone," he says quietly, still clearly antsy. 

[Tethras Clan]

"..." Zevran gently reaches over to grip Carver's arm. "...explain," he says softly, almost kindly. 

[Carver Amell]

"She and Olocaryn went on a horseback ride. She was acting weird, but like herself weird, so I let them go. I'm not sure if we should try to find them or wait here. So I went to find you."

[Tethras Clan]

"You- you let her go off, alone, with someone we strongly suspect of being a rapist, a slaver and a sadist," Zevran says softly, eyes blank.