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[king]

[ Arthur's hands are shaking, and therefore, so is the Forge. But it's obvious, even in the dim light, that he's blood-spattered. But underneath the gore sluiced across his face, his jaw is firmed, his breathing slow and deliberate. ]

I'm so sorry. If I'd realized, I never would have —

[ No, he needs to start earlier than that. ]

If — someone who knows Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks could collect their bodies from the ruins...

[ No, that's not the place either. He swallows, hard, guilt shadowing his eyes. ]

[ Filter: Priscilla, Byakuya. ]

I have done — a terrible thing. I'll be stepping down from my position as Vice Commander, of course. And I would like to turn myself in to be judged at Themis.

Someone will have to be assigned to bring in Bellatrix. She fled into the Mist. I honestly thought she was no longer a threat to anybody, but I was wrong.

I've been wrong in a lot of things.

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[king]

[ That makes his eyes flash in anger a moment, almost offended by the question. ]

Of course not.

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[sakurabito]

[And if he hadn't asked, he'd be accused of not seeking the truth. He shows nothing at that response.]

Then you attacked in defense.

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[king]

In defense of Bellatrix Lestrange.

[ He spits the name, disgusted at himself. ]

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[sakurabito]

Such is your duty, regardless of how you may feel about that woman.

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[king]

What are you saying?

[ Surely Kuchiki can't mean to let this pass unpunished. ]

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[sakurabito]

Themis will decide.

[What he thinks on the matter is irrelevant.]

Shall I escort you, Vice-Captain?

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[king]

Just Arthur, now, I think. I'll meet you at the harbour.

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[sakurabito]

At the harbor.

[A short nod and ends it there.]