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Ree looked up at her seriously as she spoke, nodding as she mention not trusting Marion and looking faintly grateful and sad as she repeated her promise. He tightened his grip slightly in returned before relaxing it and scooting to the side. "And I will stay by you...you won't be alone" he said quietly, sadly noting the slight change in her gaze as she watched him...still fighting. "Come, sit. " he motioned by him tiredly, inviting danger but trusting her as well. If she failed it would be painful only for a bit if she was quick.

"I was considering ungagging her but...it would be pointless I think. "He said with a mild glance at Marion. "Just a few more hours and what ever they choose" he muttered pulling his wings to the side as he looked up at her. He was content to wait till then, just watching her until she was taken away. Then...likely not going, the less people seeing him would likely be better. His voice would just be one more in many, anyways as he sighed heavily.

Ree flicked his gaze to her quickly and stared, watching Ashral's soul brighten compared to moments before. The brightness brought a very faint smile to his face, feeling slightly more hopeful for no reason he could discern.

It was hard now not to try and close his eyes, leaning a little more against Ashral's shoulder as she leaned back. For a moment his eyes did close and he let out a soft sigh as he sensed the warmth of Ashral's aura. (Soul Link). A minute later he snapped his eyes open with a rush of panic, focusing directly at Marion then relaxing as he pulled away from Ashral a bit. Falling asleep would be so easy now, something he didn't think he would be able to do when he offered his help.

Focusing on Marion again he went right back to trying to deactivate the spirit sight as he had been practicing originally.

//so soon..// he muttered mentally to himself as Vina opened the door and stepped though saying it was time. He expected it to have taken longer, maybe even days but was secretly relieved that it didn't.

"...." he let out a soft sigh and looked at Ashral. "Getting up" he warned before doing so and moving to help Vina on Marion's other side. He could easily lift her up with telekinesis but for appearances sake he would rather not use his powers for the moment.

Ree helped lead, near carry, Marion out into the crowd outside. His heartbeat kicking up a few notches at seeing the size of the gathering and comparing it to the one that had attended Rika's burning with a flicker of concern.

However the serious air that permeated the surroundings prevented him from drawing more analogies between the two. Something he was grateful for, this wasn't the bloodthirsty "justice" it was with Rika at least.

He had not noticed Ashral follow but as he turned he could barely note her in Nero'/ arm, back along the way they had come from. Then the rest of the house makes up near the front if the crowd. Casting a glance at Vina he realized he had no idea how this was going to be done, or if she still needed his help to keep Marion up on the stage. "Need me here?" He asked quietly, just loud enough for Vina to hear him.

Ree looked faintly surpised then nodded quietly in return as he stepped away from Marion and headed back the way they had come from. He could almost feel a sense of pity for her but it was very mild, very mild as he could finally see blue skies and not the purple tinted area again. Or maybe he was thinking of what awaited him if he was caught by the mainland alive...

Moving back to Ashral he stopped by Nero staring at the feral with a faint look of gratitude. "Thank you" he said quietly for Ashral, glad to see them...not fighting after what happened.

Ree paused and looked between them, reaching out automatically to take Ashral back when Nero held her out. It was hard not to notice the look of embaressment on her face and he could easily attribute it to why . "Just for today " he muttered quietly to her, staring searchingly at her face as he tried to convey the sincerity of what he said before. He was going to try and fix what he broke, knowing how it felt to be helpless even if she seem to be accepting of it for the moment. He was actually surprised she didn't hate him for what he did or even shout for him to stop since she had been awake. The lack of those things just compounded the guilt as he pulled her close to him as if she was a child.

Glancing back he stared silently at Marq and Vina on the stage, remembering the faint look of approval from the other archangel with a hint of brightness. He was never sure right now what he was doing, just doing. Turning he look toward Grisella and Nero as he moved back to the door. "We're going inside before they ungag her" he said quietly. "Encase her first words are an order and not an explanation " he said knowing they would understand as he carried Ashral back inside, closing the door behind him but not locking it. With so many people there Ashral could still do damage with her powers and it was better not to tempt Marion into doing so.

Moving back up the stairs he moved back into the room he had first woke up in and stood there quietly. "Where would you like me to put you down?" He asked quietly, even if they were inside he still wanted to listen to the trial, see if Marion answered anything as well as be close by encase of trouble. If she shouted her command into the crowd, hoping Ashral was there he still had time to counter it..which was why they were here.

Ree nodded quietly and moved to the bed and set her down on it as he moved to sit on the edge, within easy reach if she wanted to continue leaning against him. Shifting back a bit more he rested his back and wings against the headrest as he turned his head toward the window, trying to think of the pros and cons of opening the window. Using telekinesis he opened it a few inches so sound could filter through but not enough if Marion called out to Ashral that she could leap out without thought. Closing his eyes he listened intently, frowning at the tone of the crowd. This wasn't a trial ... even if he wish to see her ...he didn't know.

"I'll be back" he said to Ashral with a look of concern, every time he left her alone something happened that he was starting to become paranoid doing so. Shaking his wings he took a breath, he couldn't think like that ...she would be right here..but there was still that man who had help bring her back. He moved to the window and hesitated waiting for anything she might say before he sight teleport to the edge of the stage, this time not caring if he used magic in front of the crowd. "If...I may speak Lady Viana Von Helm?" he said quietly pitching his voice to carry from where he stood, likely in the worst shape of his life and barely caring, as he tried to sound respectful.

Ree nodded his thanks to her as his heart started pounding hard and he curled his wings in slightly in comfort. Something he wouldn't have never done before in such a situation.

Casting only a quick glance at Marion and her aura before he focused on Vina. "Thank you. As a witness to what she had done to Ashral and the spirits in this area, I am against defending her for what she had done" he frowned faintly. "However, there still needs to be true justice. With everything that has happened how sure are we that she is not a victim to her mother and sister as you and the rest of the people on this island were. At the same time she could easily be one of the best actors I have seen or even another possibility altogether " he waved slightly off to the estate before lowering his hand and pulling it close.

"I wish to suggest that she continue to be kept a prisoner and an investigation into Carmella's and Lena things be done to see how connected Marion was to their activities. We knew Lena and Marion were very close...how close and how much they had conspired to damage the island and their people is not known. It should be before we continue to know if to kill her or not " he said looking at Marion. "I do ask..leniency" there was a flicker of anger." if she decides to be useful and answer questions truthfully while the investigation continues. " he said quietly and looked back up to Vina, waiting silently.