William
*Wei Wuxian sighed deeply and turned towards Orestis*

```"I'll be fine... But that young man is connected to the two we rescued from the snowy mountains 3 months ago... He confirmed my suspicions, though granted he didn't want to kill them. However, it still indeed is the consequence of my action..."```

*Wei Wuxian shook his head, rubbing his temples. To think something like that could really catch up to them like that...*

```"What's done is done"```
Barbara
*Squeezed his hand gently as she listened to him as he spoke she shook her head slowly.*

`"This isn't your fault, don't you dare put that on yourself, we didn't know his true intentions, nor you or the elders, he is a master of what he does as we saw it took an hour to break him down, to get what we wanted. Don't put this on yourself."`

*She stressed on that one part she didn't want him to feel like it was his fault.*

`"The more people that you let have sanctuary the greater the risk, we incur, from people they have done wrong in there past. It is a risk we take nothing to do about it but try and catch it when we can. Lady ysildea is currently drinking at a tavern well was... She is being escorted here the lady that is knight I don't remember her name is outside the room waiting for her turn to speak with you if your up for it?"`

*She asked softly*

`"If your not it's ok we can save it for another day and go get something to eat and drink to take your mind off things."`

*She was speaking as if she was his lover someone who cared about the depths of his heart and pain.*
William
"It matter not, I am ok. Let us proceed..."

*Wei Wuxian just sighed as he just wished to get things done and over with. The two... He wondered how this would turn out as now it wondered if it would be safe for them to leave this place and allow for the Immortal Sword Palace do its own vices*

*Enters the room after the guards opened the door she looked happy and full life she had regular clothes for once and looked presentable she smiles brightly as she walked once she was in the presence of the palace master and demon lord orestis she looked at the two quietly but would do a courtesy before returning to normal*

`"Palace master, Great Demon Lord. I have answered you call I am willing to help or answer anything you may have of me."`
Barbara
*Moved away and nodded seeing he just wanted this done she moved back to her seat and saw a beautiful lady walking it, her beauty was absolutely stunning it almost made her jaw drop jealous she was after seeing this lady walk in she spoke slowly sitting up in her chair.*

`"Welcome you we do. We brought you here to just ask a few questions."`

*She looked towards wei and hoped this person could bring up his mood.*
William
*Seeing Lady Efmia, he turned towards her and bowed his head lightly. He smiled gently towards her and took a breathe of air before exhaling*

"Greetings, as Xiao Ore has stated, that is why you have been brought here today. So please, Xiao Ore we may proceed"

*This was Orestis' learning opportunity as the last interaction hadn't gone exactly as planned or what he had hoped for... However, this may turn out different from the last he would hope. Though he wondered what questions Orestis may have for her*

*Placed one hand near her chest and began to speak softly and elegantly in reply to orestis she had a similar sword to that of asius, but a unique design suited to her, it had a blue snake that wrapped around the hilt to the hand guard but the butt of it was blood red.*

`"I am ready to answer any and all questions your majesty this lady thanks you for your hospitality and kindness."`
Barbara
*Looks at the sword then towards lady Efimia she tilted her head as she spoke*

`"Who do you serve? Lady ysildea I know this but do you have any loyalty to the blood flame if so. Are you demon slayer by chance."`

*She asked softly this women didn't appear to be a threat but she didn't like demon slayers they repulsed her, gave a little fear to her as they were the biggest threat to her.*
William
`"I do serve lady ysildea I swore an oath to her I must uphold it with my life I am forever bound to her. I do serve the blood flame, I am a demon slayer but this lady has no intention of harming, you, your majesty you have shown me nothing but kindness and hospitality."`

*She smiled brightly, she would look down slowly and see blood drops on the floor and then up towards the demon lord her face slowly changed to slightly fear as she slowly reached to her hilt and unbuckled her belt and set down her sword on the ground and backed away from it as a precaution.*

`"This lady means no harm to your majesty I only wish to see for my lady to return back to normal from her bout with depression she has lost her way."`

*She bowed her head.*
Barbara
*Shifts uncomfortable she wouldn't blitz her like she did asius but as she said she was a demon slayer, she prepared her magic just in case, however as the lady took off her belt and set the sword down she was glad she didn't act rashly in this moment it may have made he look bad she spoke softly.*

`"Do you have any motives to be here other then your lady or is your lady your only task? Does your blood flame will you to do anything else?"`

*She asked while looking at her inquisitively*
William
*Wei Wuxian listened the Lady Efmia's words and watched her body language... This was amazing... In comparison to the last interaction. Though when she mentioned she was a demon slayer... It would surely mean that all of the blood flame are demon slayers then... When Lady Efmia unbuckled her belt and set the sword aside, he smiled*

"Xiao Ore calm yourself. She will not harm us, I promise you this. Believe me"

*He said via soundless transmission. However, he couldn't help but smile a bit wider, as he realized that now the person that he saved, was here before them. Wonderful to see how she has recovered and to be in great health, it brought some warmth to his heart that his deed wasn't for naught*

*Raises her head with a concerned and uneasy expression, she saw the sword of one of her own on the floor in a corner, then towards the ground where the blood was only a few feet from where she stood, she spoke softly.*

`"I am willed to serve lady ysildea, and bring her back to the grace of the flame, that is all, the flame has lead me here well to the mountains to find information on lady ysildea to why she has strayed from the grace of the flame. That's all that flame has willed me to do."`

*Looking at orestis then Wei she would speak to express her fear or at least concern.*

`"May this lady inquire about... The sword and blood on your majesty's floor... The sword is of my people... It is why I ask if it is intruding into anything this lady understands. This lady also wishes to know of the person who had granted her the gift of fire to keep her warm in her time of need."`

*She looks at wei and then orestis hoping her worries could be put at ease*
Barbara
*Her magic dissipated as she listened to lady efima she also reached the same conclusion, that wei had, by this point two demon slayers both serving the blood flame, whatever that was, so it was safe to assume most of not all who served this mysterious flame was demon slayers.*

`"Yes brother I will calm she is no threat."`

*She listened to lady efima then spoke in return.*

`"I understand my brother Wei may be able to help you with this."`

*This was wei and his responsibility here with lady Efimia and lady ysildea as he offered them aid but as she asked the question about the sword that belonged to her people she didn't want her to know but also didn't know how to reply, She would speak to Wei in his head.*

`"Should I tell her I don't wish for her to feel in danger here, would you like to take over from here, lady ysildea is also at the door whenever your ready to see her as well."`
William
*Wei Wuxian listened to the words of Lady Efimia, then looked to Orestis and nodded his head, he stepped forward with cane in hand and looked upon her with kind eyes*

"That sword belongs to another of the flame, that is true. However, I can promise you this, he had come with deceit and lies, harboring motives and intentions which he tried to contend in a contest of intellect... With the goal of also intending to kill the Queen before us. Necessary measures were taken, thus we apologize for not having done our due diligence of tidying up the last interaction. Worry not, he is alive, no killing has been done today, nor will I allow for it"

*Wei Wuxian said, trying to put the lady at ease. Something like that could give a person a freight, however the difference here was that she laid her weapon down. There is no reason for them to be hostile to her unlike with Asius*

"Apologies for my rudeness, ha ha ha. I am the palace master of this sect here, I am also the one whom had given you the breathe of life during in your time in need. I am rather glad to see that you are doing well, young lady, ha ha ha."

*Would look more at ease, as he looked upon her with kind eyes, it would bring her guard down a little.*

`"I understand thank you for indulging this ladies inquiry into the matter, I extend my deepest apologies for the actions of my kin and implore you to not take it to heart, other's are more skeptical when in the presence of demons then other's."`

*She slowly folded her dress to underneath her knees and got down on the floor and placed her head down with her hands in front of her on the ground.*

`"The followers of the flame are all different in each right I thank you for sparing my kin even though they acted in such a way."`

*She was apologetic and sincere it was if his transgression effected the look of the flame and she felt this was embarrassing, and didn't want the reputation of the flame dragged through the mud she rose her head from the floor slowly to look up to him.*

`"You have no reason to apologize, palace master I am forever in your debt, so is the flame for saving this young lady. This lady is only well because of the kindness and care of your heart."`

*She was still on her knees and she lowered her head to the floor again her forehead inches from the floor once more.*

`"Can this lady take possession of the blade of her kin if not possible this lady will throw herself at the mercy of the great demon lord and palace master to do whatever she needs to get the blade not of violence but willing to take any burden you to deem fit for this lady to earn it."`

*Seeing the lady's actions and drop to the floor and essentially bowing her head towards him. His eyes widened slightly, he was quickly rushed to her and tried to help her up. For a lady to act in such sincerity and to take up responsibility and burdens of her own kin, he couldn't let this lady lose her dignity*

"Oh no no no, please get up. This palace master has understood this lady's intentions, please stand up. It is not your fault, it is he whom has to suffer the consequences of his actions. You may, but after today's audience, for now let it rest on the ground"

*He said, sighing with relief, before going back up to where the elders stood*

"We simply want peace, no conflict or afflictions to the flame. I understand as Tao is as the flame is to you. And you are welcome, it was only by chance that I had found you where you were, one could say fate had played its strings to find yourself here"
Barbara
*Was surprised at the women's reaction she leaned forward as she didn't expect this from one of there people she had already casted a judgement on there people based on asius perhaps judging a book by its cover wasn't the right path, maybe this is why wei let her learn from this interaction and wanted her to learn instead of judging things at face value? She spoke*

`"You are a lady we have nothing but my respect towards you. You have opened my eyes young lady."`
William
*As he moved to her side and helped her up she stood up slowly with his help with a smile, she opened her eyes slightly wide as she saw him moving with care even though he had a cane she spoke softly.*

`"You shouldn't have... Your injured... This lady understands, that is must remain where it is for now."`

*As he went back up to where the others were she thought for a few moments pushing her hair gently behind her left ear as she looked down for a bit while she thinks then she spoke.* 

`"This lady is happy that fate as intertwined our paths and made it a reality or she would have surely perished, the flame is not violent it is ever looking to learn and grow, and expand it's warmth to all who wish to embrace it, I ask the sword of lady ysildea and as a keeper to the flame that the punishment to be just and merciful. It is my duty to help those who stray into the beaten path and lose there way. "`

*This was all she could do for her kin she couldn't and wouldn't ask for there freedom but she could at least make a plea to be reasonable on 
 behalf of her kin she had love for all in the blood flame.*

`"My lady ysildea she is one of those who have lost her way, one that the palace master has also saved. I know naught on how to help my lady."`

```"My injury is but my own, worry not, ha ha ha. Your lady ysildea will find her path once more, it is up to her whether she can break free of her inner demons. As did I have to, she must herself and find her way, only by staying by her side and aiding her will she only be able to utilize her full potential. Give it time, she will find her way."```

*The man said, having listened to Lady Efimia's words. He couldn't help but just smile lightly as he understood her pain and request.*

```"Only in due time, only in due time"```
Barbara
*Turned her head away from lady efima as the shouting and yelling of arguing could be fairly heard, then the sounds of clutter and things falling in the floor from the room, but it was very very quiet, since it was far away, from the room she looked at two guards and gave a nod speaking to them in there heads to investigate, the room. Two guards would break rank and move towards the room at a normal pace to not make anything look of alarm to not interrupt Wei or lady Efimia.*
William
`"Yes perhaps she will, but at least I can give a push in the right direction, I believe with the palace master's wisdom he doesn't have to do anything, all she asks is for the palace master if he has time to speak to the lady ysildea."`

*She took his words kindly as he said in due time she had looked at his young handsome form, and took note of his elegance a faint pink blush formed on her cheek as she looked at him, the man had some sort of charm to him but she couldn't put her finger on it.*
Barbara
*Turned to speak to lady efima.*

`"Thank you for accepting my request to come here I have no more questions to ask you, or say I hope you enjoy your stay you are welcome to stay for as long as you wish, please take your sword and belt and place it back upon your person, I trust your words are true."`
William
```"We shall see what I can do, only if a person who wishes to help themselves, can they only then be helped by others"```

*Is what he said simply, but with this interaction coming to a close, he smiled before he once more and nodded gently*

```"Please do be careful and enjoy your stay for as long as you need be. That extends to Lady Ysildea as well"```
Barbara
*As the lady efima bowed and respectfully excused her self once she was out the doors, and they closed she turned to Wei and spoke.*

`"You do have something that attracts women's attention."`

*She said softly as she had taken notice of lady efimas blush, she sighed and sat up fixing her posture as she woke herself up.*

`"So shall we continue to the last interaction of the day of the much awaited lady ysildea? Or perhaps we should wait until she is sober she had been drinking a lot at the bar."`

*She asked softly to Wei she hoped one day she could string word's together like he did it was smart and elegant*
William
*With Lady Efimia leaving, he sighed with relief, but hearing Orestis speak of his charm, he raised a brow and slightly blushed*

```"Ah ha ha ha... Huh... Do I really have the charm of an immortal? Granted I am an immortal now, but still, do I have the radiance that one has?"```

*He chuckled, but embarassed as he didn't realize such thing... Perhaps that is why he was so popular within mount hua and the upper realm whenever he went to other sects... Truly an interesting thing he had discovered... No wonder he attracted such beauties even as such a young age...*

```"It would be best to have her sober up, I'll keep watch of her, and worry not how I do it, I simply can. Just make sure she does not get yet another sip of alcohol"```

*He said that while basically covering up the fact that he has a formation set that allows him to keep watch of certain individuals*

```"Is there any others we must see today?"```
Barbara
*Seeing him raise a brow and blush slightly she smiles softly towards him as he looked embarssed, she spoke softly towards him.*

`"I guess I understand now how I fallen victim to your charm, as well."`

*She says it very low as she looked away with soft blush on her cheeks, as her face grew extremely hot, as he went back to business she nodded and thought that was the best course of action.*

`"I will do as you say and order guards to escort her to prevent her from drinking anymore, and not serve her any alcohol, so that should handle everything we have to do at least here! Now we have time to tackle the problem of war and diplomacy. I think I know what I'll do with asius but I'm trying to think of a punishment no one can just threaten my life and get away with it scott free I have to set and example a message to those in the kingdom that even though I'm changing to be better I am not weak."`

*She used her magic earth magic to lift the sword from the ground and move it Wei.*

`"You'll be the one to give that to her later yes?"`

*She smiles softly.*
William
"I-um..."

*When she said that, he just sighed in his own head... He could only wish he could return the same feelings to her... However, in this current state, he only sees her as a sister... Though it could change, however he's steadfast and firm...*

"That is your choice Xiao Ore, however, I advise to think of this rationally before making your next action. This will influence your image and how the citizens will perceive you, that is what I will say"

*Just a warning to think before acting, nothing more than just her older brother worrying for her. Wei Wuxian gave no real answer as he wondered what Orestis should do with this*
Mildred
*Soon there was a loud and resounding knock that came from the door... The three elders had also left the room, now roaming the place as they saw that their job to stand in there was done, thus they got some free time.*
Barbara
*Looked away as she saw his face, and nodded, she wouldn't bring it up any more seeing he didn't reply to her comment it didn't hurt her however she didn't take it to heart this time, it was just there she accepted his feelings as is with no resentment or anger as she was going to speak she heard a loud knock at the door and she looked towards it curiously.*

`"Please come in. Thank you for your advice."`

*She had now thought of a punishment, for him, a just punishment she thought it wouldn't be to harsh but it wouldn't be to to heavy handed to where she would be seen as a tyrant, as her responsibility now she had to figure this one out on her own as lady efima and lady ysildea was his this is her's.*

`"I got it!"`

*She said in a moment of clarity for his punishment hitting her fist against her hand but then came back to reality to look upon the door and await the next guest.*