Elara's icy eyes took in the expressions of those who looked at her and Cyne while they retraced their steps back into the building, nodding a curt acknowledgement to those who were members of her council and ignoring others that knew they were not so welcome in this court any longer. Finally, they were behind the doors and walls of Elara's chambers once again, and she relaxed a little, informing a vampire maid that they would take dinner in here this evening due to their long day out. Once the maid left, Elara turned to face Cyne and stretched her neck from one side to the other. "Now, you may say what you wish. Tomorrow, I can leave you in Caldwyn's care for the most part, which will keep you safe, while I handle the council..."<br/><br/>The vampire queen took a seat on the bed and started to unlace her boots, pulling the knife out of each one and tossing them on the vanity stand with a careless clatter, removing other weapons that had been tucked on her person since that morning as well, adding to the growing pile on the stand before the mirror. Contrary to popular belief, vampires did have reflections in a mirror, but it seemed Elara didn't often look directly at her reflection. "Or did you have another project in mind for yourself?"