Devaguea nodded, reassuring Tina that he had confused lack of results for lack of attempt.<br/><br/>Once back in town, he didn't take long to learn about the bard, and didn't even bother waiting. "Trial. Arrest for Conspiracy to commit... No, wait, inspire, he is under arrest for 'conspiracy to inspire insurrection.' Trial next week, he can wait in the solitary confinement cell and think about things. Have the guards use the regulation we came up with for holding prisoners that can charm people. If he tries to use magic to get out or to get out of being arrested, they have my permission to use whatever force is required to stop him. Including getting Akiros and myself, who will be nearby but not actively assisting.<br/><br/>Talia, I want to know everything about this fool. Who he is, where he trained, where he is from, who hired him for this lunacy, and if they specifically coached him on what to sing about. What he has been eating is not required, unless you think it will help."