Angati:
Omi meanwhile had descended and allowed himself a feast on the blood from the guards, Angati almost felt the pleasure that Omi experienced as he eat... funnily enough it did not bother her, and she was recomfoxrted to think that at least Omi was profiting in some way. Meanwhile, her sister floated up and shouted for her to follow through the skylight... as if she could.
OOC: What the heck? Macabre!
As her familar is in the process of scooping up the blood, two men burst into the room - Angati recognises them as two of the household guards in her father's employ. The situation is quickly organised as extra guards and the district watch are brought in. Also, Angati sends for her friends knowing that she will need their support.
Unfortunately Celene and Alohan can not be found (not because they are in the opera house - this thread is taking place a week after the other one) but Kassius and Logan are quick to respond.
OOC: Yay! Now you two are in the thread too!
With her father now sitting in a comfortable chair and with a glass of brandy in hand and ice on his bruise, Angati beings her questioning.
Angati:
"Hmmm... do you know anything else about the kidnappers ?
"As I said, I didn't even see them, just Zelina's feet as she was being lifted out of the skylight by someone. I didn't get the slightest glimpse of who gave me this bruise."
Angati:
"...did they say anything?...
He shakes his head.
"Never saw them. Never heard them say anything."
Angati:
"...or do you have a clue as to who could most profit from this now ?
"The Lidu family has its fair share of enemies," he says.
"So there is no shortage of people who would want to cause us harm. But to break into our house and kidnap Zelina?" He shakes his head again.
"Very few would 'profit' from it. But I can tell one thing. A half dozen of the most dangerous criminals escaped from Castle Teraknian last night - the very ones that Victor San-domain has spent the last couple of months putting behind bars. They should be on any list of suspects."
Angati:
"any place you'd recommend to start ?....
He shrugs.
"Maybe we should just sit back and wait for the ransom demand. I will pay whatever it takes to get my daughter and heir back. But you could search the house for clues of course."
Angati:
"also... I am loathe to ask but... do you still trust that detective, Victor San-Demain ? he might be helpful if he smells a gain in this..."
Worrin sighs.
"Victor would normally be the first man I would go to with a problem like this - he did find the silver falcon last time it was stolen, remember? But we have had a falling, Victor Saint-Demain and I." Worrin Lidu sees that Angati is waiting for him to explain so he goes on.
"It is silly. At the last council meeting Victor boasted that he was going to capture the five most wanted criminals in the city and then said that if he did that, we should appoint him to the Dawn Council. I agree... jokingly of course, I mean, seats on the council are only open to the head of each noble family and the heads of the two temples. But when Victor actually managed to achieve it, he demanded that I carry out my 'promise'. Ridiculous! Even if I wanted to do it, I don't have the authority. Victor stormed off in a huff and is no longer talking to me."