<div class="floatright">(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/63b831f3-cc8e-4259-8c3f-2cc8f6edbda0/daa8qa1-01ce178b-1812-4459-a629-3401528eca5d.jpg/v1/fill/w_600,h_900,q_75,strp/commission__amevius_by_olchas_daa8qa1-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9OTAwIiwicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvNjNiODMxZjMtY2M4ZS00MjU5LThjM2YtMmNjOGY2ZWRiZGEwXC9kYWE4cWExLTAxY2UxNzhiLTE4MTItNDQ1OS1hNjI5LTM0MDE1MjhlY2E1ZC5qcGciLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9NjAwIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmltYWdlLm9wZXJhdGlvbnMiXX0.WZGYzf-5zpCz9lFgDBMEd2G3DQgu2g8UkMbsj-oc8ts)</div><div class="floatleft">(https://static1.e621.net/data/sample/d2/75/d2754e3e382f7ea019a5cbd62791b97c.jpg)</div>Darius listened to what the fallen Champion whom turned herself into a slave spoke of. His eyes held on her own as she deeply regretted what happened though it was clear where this fault truly rested. He put Songbird and Growl'Ruk in a dangerous situation by trusting Mihar. He had thought he had made it clear that this was of sexual nature rather than a pit fight. Darius in his assumption had unwittingly thrown the pair to an Ogre Battlemaster. He was more angry at Mihar for clearly overstepping his bounds and trust. More angry at himself for letting that happen. He doesn't regret buying Jiabelle however.<br/><br/>Taking a moment to sigh and compose himself since it could've been much worse. He stood up and walked over to his sister and hugged her tight without a second thought. He knew Growl'Ruk probably did his best and would need another chance to prove himself. He took a moment to look at the two of them. Both the Champion and the Songbird.<strong>"I put you, all three of you in this situation. I have no words good enough to express my remorse. My actions shall be my own penace."</strong>His eyes looked to Ilyana, the Knight whom places the collar upon herself by her own free will. Walking in front of her, he spoke.<strong>"I accept your motion of penance in accordance of your oath. I also keep you as my slave and shall task you with the chance to atone. Serve me well and you shall find your sin absolved."</strong>He knew he had to respect both her oath and goddess and thus accepted her deeds and does not immediately unmake them. The offer to atone would be given in due time since it was out of her hands and the fault lies with him.<br/><br/>Diabelle felt responsible and thus took the time to feel a sense of shame, but knew well it was on the host of the pit to ensure the safety of slaves not of his own ownership. Still this was a friend being enslaved and it broke her heart to let it happen. She stood up and asked Darius a simple question.<strong>"What will you do husband?"</strong>Darius took a moment and shook his head.<strong>"I'll figure it out when I see Mihar. If he hasn't ran off or is expecting trouble, I'll hear him out. If this was a lapse of judgement on him then I shall make sure he understands this. He can count his blessings he didn't maim or kill them for good."</strong>Growl'Ruk needs no sympathy as a pit fighter nor wanted any but he would give him the chance to redeem himself and reclaim his title.