Steve
*Would let go of his hand and begin to examine his wounds, gently touching the bruise on his face she would think, for a few moments before removing her hands and letting him rest letting out a sigh as she leaned back on her chair*
Michael
*Would slowly begin to wake up gritting his teeth with a grimace why did his entire body hurt? He slowly leaned up a bit before laying back down placing his right hand on his head he had a splitting headache he let out an exhale as he tried to figure out what happened or what was going on he didn't remember to much only small snips of what had occurred, chains, punishment being talked about.*

`"Where am I?"`

*He would feel a hand on his left hand it felt soft and warm what was going on everything appeared blurry his face felt swollen and numb on one side.*
Lois
*Saw the boy waking up turning to face him she tilted her head a bit as she stared at him for a few moments.*

`"Your still within the palace."`

*She stated simply and backed up a bit in case the elder had to do anything.*
Micheal
```"Good you're awake kid, now open your mouth and eat this pill"```

*He simply said, sticking his hand out with a little ball, golden in color and seemed to have a sheen on it*

```"If you don't I'll force it down"```
Lois
*Would speak after bowing her head respectfully before speaking.*

`"The queen had asked me to come here to wait for him to wake to bring him for his punishment she wishes for no... External methods such as the pill until his punishment is over. As the boy is no longer a guest until his punishment is served, only then he will gain the status of a guest once more."`
Steve
*Watched the elder speak and would smile softly as she saw him offer the pill she was going to speak to asius to coax him to do this without any forcefulness but she heard Alethia speak and would wait her turn. Upon hearing her say those words, she turned to face Alethia letting go of asius hand as she slowly stood up and bowed her head. With a courtesy to the elder.*

`"Please excuse this lady she doesn't wish to be in the way, my kin I will wait for you after the business at hand is handled."`

*She would leave only after the elder excuses her as it was respectful thing to do not just up and leave then she would make her way out of the room.*
Michael
*Didn't really hear the elder or the other lady all to well, until his vision fully came into view he would breathe softly the bed was soft so was the pillow this wasn't a prison cell... The palace? Oh right he still hadn't received his punishment he would look up to the elder then towards the lady.*

`"This young man understands."`

*He stated not going to argue about anything, he didn't want to be forced to do anything, he would just comply.*
Micheal
"So be it, when the young master hears of this, he ought to through a fuss as Asius is within the sect's jurisdiction now that we are there"

*Elder Yu Shen looked towards Alithia with a small red glint in his eyes before closing his palm and standing up*

"Not my issue when it comes down to it. You're free to go young lady, and I would recommend that this young man treads carefully as the games you have played today have only given reason to cut you down... You're on thin ice"

*The elder said before placing both hands behind his back and walking out of the room. His opinion had no meaning if it were to simply be shut down with the queen's orders*
Lois
`"Thank you for understanding elder, this warrior only follows her queens wishes."`

*She bowed her head again and rose it up as she saw the red glint from his eye, she felt a strike of fear hit her slightly, had she done something wrong? She didn't think so... When he said it wasn't his issue, she would nod.*

`"I understand, elder."`

*She would raise her head as she placed two fingers in her mouth and whistled gently two guards would come into the room as they guarded the outside they would enter and go towards asius to get him out of bed and prepare him for punishment, it was to be conducted in the royal courtyard for the generals of the military the officers and commanders, for the people to see, that was just but also merciful the queen. At least that is what is supposed to happen. The guards that entered there faces couldn't be seen the helmets concealing there faces and eyes with the shadow of them there faces behind the helmets it was stone cold and calculated there movements as if they had a place to be.*
Steve
*Would turn as she saw the guards enter moving with purpose, she turned back to face forward it wasn't her business to meddle in anyone's affairs she would place her hands to her sides and think as she felt something wasn't right but couldn't put her finger on it, she looked at the elder who was leaving, the room to see if in his face he had noticed what she had, but made it only very subtle.*
Micheal
*Elder Yu Shen chuckled and simply thought to himself*

"You are naive to think I wouldn't know something fishy is going around? Who are you to give me orders... No one but the young master may order me or have any real authority within this sect"

*He thought to himself, he stopped for a moment and chuckled as he grinned... He saw the two guards and turned back in and watched them*

"I should be the one escorting him no? And besides... Who said you have authority within this sect?"
Michael
*Would move to the side of the bed and place his feet down he still had boots on he would hold his shoulder as the guards would move to either side of him they took his hands and shackled them to his front, and one on either side of his arm they looked at the elder quietly and didnt say a word.*
Lois
`"Elder this warrior is confused, I am not giving you an order nor will I do so as it would be insulting for a younger person like me to do so. I only follow my queens wishes."`

*She said softly as he said he should be the one escorting him she gritted her teeth for a second before smiling.*

`"Yes elder you are right, I apologize for anything that may have made you feel that you have been disrespected."`

*She would step away from asius but speak once more.*

`"The guards have to accompany him at least to the royal courtyard."`

*She smiles softly as she bowed her head and began to walk forward to leave to let the two guards do there duty.*

`"I will be at the courtyard to prepare what is needed."`

*This was all true not a single lie had been told.*
Micheal
*Elder Yu Shen's eyes had a small red glint as he noticed the small moment of hesitation with Alethia gritting her teeth... Why need to do that? Also wasn't it rather odd that Orestis hadn't said anything to him about that either*

```"Ku ku ku I appreciate the flattery and respectful undertone... This old man will handl the young boy"```

*He walked towards Asius and put the pill in his mouth before shooting a sharp glare at Alethia.*

```"Let's go boy... And female warrior, you shall follow as well, I know not where to bring him"```
Michael
*Felt the guards holding his arms he felt weak, he would just walk with them quietly as they were holding him up slightly he relaxed the best he could, lowering his head tiredly closing his eyes he would follow the direction of elder yu take the pill as the guards would let him go he would stumble almost fall not ready for that as they had tight grip, he opened his eyes and stood upright feeling better and his wounds healing faster however not like the usual heal time of the qi pill the blood flame power came with a curse and being such made it harder for anything to heal the user unless it was blood flame however it would work feeling his energy returning a bit he rose and stood where he was waiting for direction as he told him to follow him he would without question and no words.*
Lois
*Stopped as she smiles softly looking down for a moment then towards, him she had no hate within her heart or anger she had nothing but a pure heart.*

`"Then you shall handle him as is your right."`

*The guard would let him go and he would stumble slightly as the elder went to put the pill into the boys mouth turned away.*

`"There is no need elder the guards can guide you as well as I can."`

*She smiles as she bows her head and goes to leave once more.*
Sue
*As she was about to leave, he grabbed her arm and shook his head*

"Unless the young master or Queen Orestis tell me, you may not leave either"

*He said, being rather firm as his suspicion could only be quelled once he understood what her intentions*

"I also would prefer it if you were to be, the guards don't seem to fun"
Lois
*Felt her arm grabbed and looked towards him slowly, as she narrowed her eyes*

`"I am under orders of queen orestis I am a guard under her. What makes you insist so for me to stay with you and the boy."`

*She asked as she tilted her head she needed to leave this interaction as she failed and had a small set back with the boy receiving the qi pill however she must get out of the sight of this man to do damage control of her plan and move to plan b*
Michael
*Looked at the guards he would look at the guards then towards the elder it would be best for him to keep his mouth shut he decided as he looked to the left he would see lady Efimia out of the way in the distance, and had a soft smile as she gave him a warm smile.*
Micheal
*Elder Shen chuckled as he knew what she wished to do now*

"Well, is it not a custom for those of the host to guide the guests? After all I am still a guest within the kingdom and sect, ha ha ha... And it would be more comfortable if you could do this old man the favor"

*He spoke with an undertone of firmness to it, as if he insisted her to be the one who guides him*

"Why not entertain this old man"

*He said smiling and laughing almost, but there remained that same red glint in his eyes*