Julie
There was nothing else the young elf could do in the gallery, and she didn't want to see the High Elf any further. And so, she told the Mace that she'll wait for her outside, before departing off to the exit. 

Rays of sunshine struck Fay's face, her eyes squinting to adjust to the daylight. Having been stuck in the expo for two hours and a half, the sight of the heavenly star brought a smile on her face. Stretching her joints, Fay began to look for the previous lawman, the one who she met before, for the reward.
Cora
```Of course Lee did understand... She wasn't surprised that even other elves despised High Elves.
Now Fay is allowed to leave the gallery. On her way to the entrance, she sees the first lawman that spoke to her, doing a head-count of people to make sure there were no casualties during the attack. He was made aware that the High Elf didn't kill anyone and only intended to distract people and make her escape, but that she assaulted an officer of law was a crime punishable to nearly the extent of murder.
That was a point that he made audibly clear while listing out the Artist's crimes, of today and yesterday. Guy then lets Lee take her away, and he approaches Fay... Though doesn't talk yet until they're outside. Seems even he doesn't like art and wanted to get out as soon as possible.
"You did well," He says. "I assume Lee already explained that you may lose part of the listed reward for damage compensation? I hope you understand, our precinct doesn't have so many funds to spare after this..."```
Julie
"Yeah, yeah. I know."

It's evident that the elf is slightly annoyed by the change. The reward was promised at the start with that amount, anyone would be irked by it. 

"I'm surprised that you guys aren't that funded, being the capital's city watch and all."

New Salvain's a large city, of course. With how much land the kingdom touches, crime is very lively in such a crowded place.
Cora
```"So am I. There are several precincts per section of this city, and with the rate of crime slowly decreasing, I believe they are intending to shut one down per area," He explains. "So I have reason to believe it is ours... Or 'was'. Officers will be allowed to move elsewhere, or laid off and have to find another job."
Thankfully Fay told Lee about New Sunlight. Even if she doesn't lose her job, it's still an option.```
Julie
*Shame.*

Letting out a sigh, she extended her hand towards the lawman. Nothing else she could talk about, better to be done with this and leave already.
Cora
```"As for your pay, of course," He says, taking out a bag with coins in it. "We had to withdraw two gold from your reward, unfortunately. There is eight gold equivalent here." He hands the sack of coins over to Fay. "Thank you for your service."```
Julie
She took the bag from his hand, pulling up the flaps of her satchel before slipping the coin inside. Won't need to count the amount, the enforcers are trustworthy enough. 

"Mhm, you're welcome."

She mumbled out, bidding the lawman good-bye before heading off to the side. Fay did say that she'll wait for the undercover Macen, though Lee's taking a lengthy amount of time with the High Elf. Probably needing to write up the required paper-work?
Cora
```Fay deciding to stay and wait for Lee for a while left her there for a couple of minutes, before the Macen came back to her. "Hey, sorry for taking so long. How you feeling?" She asks. Lee looks over Fay for a moment with a confused look. "Did she even attack you? She gave me a tough time but you seemed to have caught her very easily."```
Julie
"Just fine, I suppose. Other than messing around with paper, it was child's play; a cakewalk." 

Rubbing the side of her face with a hand, it was still sore from the harsh hit she got from one of the portrait-beasts — Gods, why does paper hurt that bad? While Fay only suffered from light paper cuts on her face, it pales in comparison to the Macen's own wound.

Glancing down at said Macen's torso, no bandages could be seen rather than the dark stains of blood on the cloth. Hail, Magic. 

"You tired her out during your small duel, Macen. I'll have to thank you for that." 

She gave the woman a thumbs-up, a smile gracing her lips, a short-lived chuckle escaping her lips.

"Though, I believe this is where I'll hop off."
Cora
```Lee smiles to Fay, happy that it all turned out well. "The old man healed my injuries very quickly. Not even scar tissue... Must have dedicated his entire life to healing others."
Now she was about to leave, but decided to offer something; "Hey, would you like to go get a drink? All on my dime. Least I can do for your help." Though Lee did intend to at least help to pay back some of what Fay lost due to the destruction... That Lee was aware was her fault, causing the chaos to start by confronting the High Elf and forcing the reaction.```
Julie
She tilted her head at the Macen, contemplating the decision before ultimately shaking her head. A pleased expression ever still present on the Silnari's pale features. While she is grateful for the offer, there's absolutely no need for such.

"Thank you, but no. Keep your coin to yourself, Macen."

With that, she bid her good-bye with a wave. Turning her front towards the opposite direction, the young elf soon departed from their sight, a their dirtied hood pulled up over their head.

Fay did notice that she wasn't able to give out her name. *Oh well.*
Cora
```The Macen woman nods in understanding. There was one last thing to say though; "If you'd like to see the trial, check in at the courthouse tomorrow. I'll be there too if you want to meet again once more."
With that, Lee takes her leave (assuming Fay doesn't stop and respond yet).```

**Quest Complete**


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