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[clavesregni]

I know who killed Vataz and the others. It's--

[Her voice is strained. She sounds as though she's in pain and out of breath.]

It's complicated. We need to be cautious not to worsen the situation any further. Someone else was killed. A woman. Her death is what started it all. There's someone else I need to question; I'll be able to share more once I have.

[There's the soft thud of someone's back hitting a wall.]

For now, young men should stay out of the Wards and the Keep, if at all possible. The killer can't distinguish between its true target and other men who appear similar. And don't go down into the glacial lakes. It isn't safe.

[Another pause, followed by a wince.]

If any medical personnel are able to spare supplies, I could do with a bandage.

Comments

[clavesregni]

Yelena's coming to meet me with medical supplies.

You should stay out of the Wards and as far from the Room of Seals and the lakes as possible. Some of the victims were close to your age, you might not be safe even if you're not fair-haired.

[techmaturgy]

Okay. Okay, good.

[He's not necessarily worried about being snatched up, but that's mostly because he's used to being ignored. Viktor doesn't see why this would be any different.]

I'm not concerned. I'm more worried about you, at this point.

[clavesregni]

I'll be alright, really. Please, take care of yourself, Viktor.

[techmaturgy]

I'm doing my best.

[This is not. The place for someone like him. But she probably already knows that.]

[clavesregni]

I know. Do tell me if there's anything you need.

[techmaturgy]

I will. Stay safe, Caitlyn.

[clavesregni]

You as well.