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Isaac has been standing shocked by all these entrances and exits by friends new and old and especially at the Prince's charge of Henry. Eventually he gathers himself. "I....I don't know how to be someone's jailer in general and wasn't told my position would involve that as a duty.Enki, Duccio, and anyone else who have advice or aid I welcome it. What is the best way to securely and preferably humanely hold one of our kind? I want to fulfill my assigned task well and make sure Henry is securely kept but I don't wish to cause him any unnecessary discomfort."

"That is most troubling indeed, as if there is one there is no reason to assume that it was the only one to be committed in a single attack... With the fact that I was only attacked by hellhounds rather then whatever monstrosity attacked you means either they do not view me as a high martial threat or they only have a limited number to strike with. Although the latter is the more likely case as the lest risky option would be to strike with full force if available even if it might not be needed unless there have been more attacks we have yet to be apprised of..." Duccio trails off lost in thought as the shadows in the room finally return to their natural movements.

Duccio snaps back into focus at the Prince's announcement nodding along thoughtfully while studying this new envoy. "It is a pleasure domina Ruza of house Gwydion. I Leonarduccio Esposito of clan Lasombra offer my personal and humble apology to your court for my part in those unfortunate events." Duccio says while bowing as deeply as his bad leg will allow before turning his attention to Isaac.

"Isaac... As the Scourge, while this specific situation might not be usual, you are a direct agent of the Prince so your duties are that which the Prince demands of you. My advice to you would be to think less of how much discomfort your charge will be in and more how, and to what degree, are you willing to keep Henry under guard."

"What should we do?" A cold smile spreads across Duccio's lips as the shadow beneath him grows, "We bring into focus who this enemy is exactly, gather all the information on them that we can, then crush them under our boot with such force that all those aware will never risk such an attempt on this city again."

"Well we have two options as I see things. On my own I have a safe place I could keep Henry and ensure he doesn't escape but in order to do so I would need him to submit to being staked until such a time as the Prince requires him returned to court. I swear to you Henry if this is the path we take you will be safe with me and I would out your safety higher than my own.

While I doubt he would try I do not have the experience or resources to prevent Henry's escape if he remains unstaked. Especially during the day. Maurice is a good man and I trust him in general but he wouldn't be very good at preventing a kindred from escaping if they tried something whole I slumber. To keep him under house arrest as it were I would need assistance from some trusted and skilled ghouls."

"If I may interject, a simple stake through the heart normally keeps someone in place, while not the most respectful or dignified does do the job. If you wish I can take custody of the Master Harpy until a fitting time he can be tried. It is why Caine and Haqim created my clan." Haqim's Son bowed his head to Isaac, before turning to Henry, "Though I assume such drastic actions wouldn't be required for one who maintains their innocence to charges levied."

Isaac is silent for a good long moment.
"I have decided. While the Prince has said I could seek assistance with this its still my responsibility now and I do not take that lightly either in terms of duty to the city or with Henry's safety and security in my hands. Therefore to simplify things and not require providing vitae or worrying about others finding him Henry will be staked and I will conceal him in the safest place I know. A place that I believe known only to myself. I will present him when required for the Prince. "

Godfrey walks in with his ghoul and has a seat in an open spot. Potentially looking for conversation.