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Isaac enters the elysium looking disheveled with the distinct smell of smoke about him.
"Hello!? Is everyone ok!? Have we heard from everyone!?"

Abdul entered soon after, dressed in more European styled clothing, topped off with a green cape with a white fur lining and the curved sword of his homeland hanging loosely from his belt.
"A rock from Heaven in the middle of the city, but at least now the inquisitors are distracted we may have some breathing room so to speak. And you are the only member of the court I have seen this evening Master Isaac."

"Abdul I'm glad you are alright! What of your clanmate? We should try to find as many of us as we can. I would like to investigate this supposed rock from heaven as soon as possible but I'm worried about our friends."

"I have a few places I can try looking. I will be back."

"I will attempt to find my Clan mate. I shall return with haste." Abdul bows then turns to leave.

Gwynne enters the room, her usual thyme scent somewhat masked by the heavy smell of smoke in the city. "Enki, Abdul," she nods a greeting to each, then looks around the rest of the empty room. "We seem to be missing some people... Are there uh, search efforts underway?" She directs the question at no one specifically.

Deeply cloaked with his head hidden deeply into his cowl walking with the assistance of an old worn staff Duccio makes his way into Elysium in a much different manner than usual. Only once finally entering the main gathering hall does Duccio drop his hood with a look of displeasure on his face taking in the few that have gathered taking and the last little bit of conversation.

"Yes this is a very trying time for the city, although then again this small place has proven to be much more active than one would assume from the outside to begin with. If I heard correctly you said your name is Ludovico yes? I am Leonarduccio Esposito of the Lasombra, Champion and Harpy of this city and would have to beg a pardon on the lack of a proper welcome from the court due to current circumstances." Duccio says turning to the new arrival with a bow before making his way over to Enki, "I believe this should be everything you requested."

Duccio then turns to finally look at Henry some unease in his gaze, "I dare say we need to get you something to eat and a place to rest while the searching of the city takes place."

Abdul enters not long after Duccio, his clothing smoke strained and covered in ash. "Ahh Henry, Im glad to see you made it back without too much trouble. Also Karim has been summoned by our elders and left before the heavens fell." he shakes some of the ash out of his cape before turning to the new comer,
"Welcome ser, I am Abdul Wasi, Warden and Primogen of the Banu Haqim. You come in a time of chaos in a place that is surprisingly mundane all things considered."

Isaac enters with the smell of smoke even stronger than before and even more soot on his clothes.
" I helped who I could but I couldn't find any more of our kind
I snuck into the area the rock fell and saw the inquisiton putting it in a cask. The rock was many colored and shiny about the size of a bucket. They seem to be led by a man who didn't fully belong. He wasn't a priest or inquisitor. Dutch wasn't his first language so he wasn't local. He wore a simple white robe with the symbol of the Society of Leopold on it. He also had a simple wooden cross and his robe was completely clean of soot despite the devastation. Even when the wind blew the smoke and soot directly at him it also stopped it from touching him. He seemed at ease and friendly with the guards. I followed them to a small castle and yard outside the city the Inquisition control. I thought it best not to try and follow inside."

"This Society, is it just another faction within the Inquisition or are they a different force entirely?" Abdul help a steady voice as his hand rested on the pommel of his sword. "And more importantly should we strike first?"

Upon the utterance of Leopold society Duccio goes very unnaturally still as his mind begins turning a rhythmic thump comes from his staff as Enki introduces his Childr. Only once Abdul finishes his question does Duccio's head snap up and look around the room, "This is becoming much worse than I ever through... Although I do suppose that with the Society having involvements with Siegfried would explain why the Church does not speak out about his arrival in this city... Oh and to answer your question it would be more accurate to say that the inquisition is the gentle probe that the Leopold Society sends out to see where the are real threats or at least in their current iteration."

Duccio quickly finds himself a seat running a hand through his hair trying to get his mind off of all the stories he has heard of the Society mulling over the last part of Abdul's question, "There are multiple issues with striking at this person and organization. This cleric of the society has power, much like Siegfried, in addition to knowing much of those who run in the shadows so we cannot be assured of overpowering him in direct conflict at least not one on one. Another issue is we are unsure of numbers, I find it hard to believe that there would be more than one truly initiated member here along side Siegfried but it would also be wise not to assume there couldn't be. Lastly is making sure that the city does not become even more suspicious to the society, if one of their just suddenly goes missing they will come to investigate."

Duccio lets out a sigh and looks up to the ceiling shaking his head, "I have an idea of how to get past that last issue but it would not be without risks and would only work if we can manage to kill or subdue all of them and all those serving them."