It looked as though Remiel would be disappointed in his wish for a ten-way tie, since Val had no desire to let herself be the victim when Torch broke said tie.  "Quite sure, yes, since I didn't stir from my house," she replied, firmly.<br/><br/>Unfortunately, she was now in an unenviable position.  Her tentative allies did not speak, though she could hardly blame them.  Torch's vote had doomed her, unless Val acted to save herself, and she looked at their Sheriff unhappily.  "But I'm sorry,<strong>Torch</strong>.  The last thing I wanted was for my vote to hurt anyone, but at least I know I'm innocent.  All I can do is try and save myself, and pray that I haven't risked sacrificing another innocent to do that."