The older of the two guardsman sheathed his sword half way through Velma's speech, confident that she was no threat, the younger of the two men following suit shortly afterwards.  They looked around and nodded, and a woman in mage robes entered behind them.  She bore the calm demeanor of an older mage though she looked fairly young.  A mystery that was solved as she looked around at the crime scene and Velma noticed the slightly pointed ears of a half elf peaking from under her blonde locks.<br/><br/>The older guardsman spoke.<strong>"So, self defense then?  That fits with the story that we were told, that you were coming to talk to her husband.  I don't see any need to arrest you, but I'd like it very much if you could go with Jandance here," </strong>he nodded at the younger defender,<strong> "down to our post and give a report to captain Naran.  I know your family, know your...." </strong>he paused and looked at her for a moment and then made a guess, incorrectly,<strong>"...uncle... Flint fairly well.  Good man Flint Thunderaxe."</strong><br/><br/>If any of the three was bothered by her partial nudity, they didn't show it.  More so the other two, the younger guard and the mage seemed to be more interested in the carnage.  But the older guard said,<strong>"So if you're willing to go along peacefully, I don't see any reason for fuss."</strong><br/><br/>The younger guardsman, Jandance apparently by name, nodded and added,<strong>"Was mighty nice of you to disarm yourself before we came in.  Wish everyone was so thoughtful." </strong>Oh if only the defender knew how absolutely deadly Velma could be without any weapons in her hand, he might have laughed at his own comment.  But the three seemed at ease, and it was probably safe to pick up her belongings, including the shredded remains of her outfit if she wished.  She did know also that there was a public fountain between here and the guard post, a small one, not big enough to bathe in, but certainly enough to wash up in.