Though she could not struggle nor speak, Hani was livid. How dare this man trap her and then have this oaf carry her about like a sack of potatoes!? She stood there helpless as he fixed the restraints on her wrists and ankles. All she could think of were ways to get back at this foul man and his cronies. His words caused her to sneer at him and there was a fire in her eyes that promised retribution. Other than that, she could do nothing until he had left and secured the bolts.<br/><br/>Gradually her limbs started relaxing enough for her to move a bit. A numb tingling sensation replaced the stiffness and she was able to look around. Her gaze fell on Alyssa. "So, I see you did not make it out of here. I am sorry you got caught up in all this. But I have hope that help will soon arrive. Just hang in there...sorry." she bit her lip at the unfortunate choice of words. As feeling returned to her fingers and legs she began to test her bonds to see if there was any weakness. She gave up after several minutes of struggle.<br/><br/>----<br/><br/>Meanwhile in the Mage Tower, Quillian was studying the crystal as the Duke arrived, being shown to the study by the butler. The Duke was not happy. "What in tarnation is it now, Quillian? You woke me out of a sound sleep! This had better be important!"<br/><br/>"Your Grace, I have concrete evidence now of the Baron and his criminal activities. Kidnapping is only the first part. He is also in possession of some sort of gem activated device that he intends on using against you and others. You can see for yourself, he is holding two of my agents in his dungeon, against their will." Quillian showed the Duke the scene of the two girls in the dungeon.<br/><br/>"So he has some kinky tastes, Quillian. How do you know they are not there of their own free will? How did they get there and how did you know about it?" The Duke was not convinced.<br/><br/>"I am well aware that some of the nobles are 'kinky', but this man is a mage user who is not at all trained or stable in his mind. I have been investigating him for some time now. I have a report filled out. You may read it at your leisure. Right now, we need to arrest the scoundrel before he does something worse than chain those girls up.." He was adamant in his belief.<br/><br/>"It will take some time to call out the Guards, I suppose I could send in Knight Captain Aelland to investigate. Would that make you happy?" The disturbed sleep was making him grouchy. He turned to go when Quillian called him back.<br/><br/>"I am not sure, but I think the good Captain is already enroute, or possibly there. He will need your presence to make the arrest official, I am sure. We can get there rather quickly in your royal carriage..." the Mage smiled, trying to make this as painless as possible. "We cannot waste time sending messengers, Your Grace. We need to go now."<br/><br/>With a long suffering sigh, the Duke nodded. "I will still send a courier to Captain Aelland's abode to make sure. But we can get the carriage ready, if you insist. Meet me outside in about a quarter hour." He left then to make ready.