"Nay Quintus, nobody just left. Dust has been settling here for months." Masina considered a moment, her gaze skimming the river's surface.<br/><br/>She'd been prepared to explain her conclusions and why they didn't add up but her already sour mood took a turn for the worse with his tone. She gave a disgusted snort and turned away, walking to the edge of the dock and squatted to peer into the water. Light danced over the surface making her squint and lean closer. Then Masina laid flat on the dock, held her hair out of her face and dunked her head beneath the water with her eyes wide open.<br/><br/>