Verena quietly endured the fondling of both Benedict, and Ilvaria after him, responding to it with a few tactical moans and a blush before composing herself once freed from the drow's embrace. The half-demoness was used to a more dominant position, but if she tried to take charge of the sexual tension right here it would draw suspicion. The Illithid and his minions clearly mistrusted her, but considering he was already the odd one out she didn't feel particulary threatened. Orlando seemed fine with ignoring her, with suited her just fine as long as he kept doing that. Verena was content with being able to wrap the drow and alchemist around her finger for now. She could still decide what to do with Orlando and the Illithid after she had secured the loyalty and trust of the other two.<br/><br/>The sheer power and focus the human displayed worried Verena though, and she silently wondered if the man was part golem. The sheer determination he showed in getting their missing companion was intimidating her. Was the grugach perhaps more than a mere ally to the man? She couldn't tell. When he slew the Bulezau with a single blow, she protectively wrapped her wings around herself. Quietly repositioning herself between Ilvaria and Benedict, Verena spoke out. "The Abyss is a fractured place, these demons can aid us only if we know their allegiance to which lords. Though, in the end, a demon only serves itself. If they are enemies of Graz'zt, they could prove a valuable distraction for his troops. If they serve him, well, I guess we could intimidate them to give us safe passage, you'll likely have to break a few limbs though first."<br/><br/>The fiendish cleric wasn't entirely sold on this impromptu rescue plan, but she didn't mention this. She was likely more familiar with Graz'zt than anyone else in the group. The only way Ariel would still be out of Graz'zt claws was if the Molydeus decided to have his way with the grugach first, and she seriously doubted the greater fiend think he could get away with giving a demon lord leftovers.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>