Allison and Emilia's mission was also delayed, albeit for a different set of reasons. When the Taravast roles in question are that of matchmaker and catch of the season, people tend to flock and don't let go so easily.

It took some maneuvering to work their way through and reach Agnesio. Allison's cunning with these people was absolutely vital, Emilia too worried in her urgency to be as effective as she'd like to be. Acting doesn't come naturally to her.

You must give her lessons later, Allison.

They walk as quickly as they can without giving way to suspicion, though Emilia slows down once she catches sight of Wrath and Five, the blood that coats their suits. A quick assessment tells her this blood is not theirs and they're both in one piece, but the worry lingers. Wrath looks far weaker than he did when they split up, and it's the strangest sight. It feels wrong.

"Did you get it?" she manages to ask, clutching a vial of blood from their own end.