Marina was surprised when the orc said he could see through her illusion.  She was dismayed and terrified, and panic nearly set in.  But for the sake of the others in the cottage, she didn't run.  She wouldn't abandon her acolyte to a fate like this, and she didn't think she could actually outrun orcs anyway.  She maintained the illusion though, for the sake of the other orcs, for now.  "I..."  She drew a shuddering breath, and tried again.  "I will cooperate with you," she said slowly.  "I... cannot strike you down.  The Goddess of Virtue forbids her Priestesses to take up weapons or to engage in fighting.  But my cooperation comes with a condition.  Take me if you will, but you must leave with me now.  Do not enter the house.  My mother is old and sick and she is of no use to you.  If she were to see what has become of me, I fear it would kill her.  So take me now, and leave her alone, and I promise you, I will not fight you in any way, at any time."<br/><br/>She swallowed, hoping that her illusion would at least partly help to disguise her lie.  If the orcs found out that there were three fertile women inside the house, there would be no stopping them.  But if they thought there was nothing of any use inside, then Chelseaa and the other two women might have a chance to get away...  It was a sacrifice she was willing to try to make.