PRETEND ━━ lyney ( ✓ )

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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄

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𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 the siblings into his office a week after the incident had occurred. As he sat at his desk, his hands clasped together in concentration, his icy eyes wavered between the three sat before him.

"I'd like to clear some things up," He begun, his voice a low murmur. "No lies this time, is that understood? I do not need a repeat of last time."

The siblings glanced between each other, no words falling from their mouths, yet their eyes spoke volumes. They each held each other's hands tightly in anticipation, unsure as to how this meeting with The Duke himself would turn out. After all, they didn't want their antics to hinder their release from the Fortress. They still had a relatively important mission to complete and a Father to please in the same breath.

"It has come to my attention that just last week Y/N and their brother were heavily injured. Y/N's brother informed me, albeit very quickly, that something had occurred from outside the Fortress and the three of you went to investigate. Would any of you be so kind as to tell me what exactly went on outside of the Fortress?"

Lyney exhaled slowly, his fingers grasping Lynette's. He took a few moments to get his thoughts intact.

"Even we're not too sure about the details ourselves, yet what we do know is that somebody is trying to capture Y/N for their own selfish reasons. This person abducted Y/N many years ago and they had, thankfully, managed to escape before things escalated. The downside is that ever since then, this particular person has been persistent in his ways, using many tactics to try and lure Y/N in."

Wriothesely nodded as he quickly absorbed the information explained to him. "I see. Y/N happens to be part of the Fatui, just like the three of you, correct? Is this person who is trying to capture them also part of the organisation?"

"He is." Confirmed Lyney in a heartbeat. Though, he doesn't deserve to be. He then thought.

"I thought as much. Do you happen to know if he's also linked to the other Harbinger's injuries?"

"Yes, he is. He used poison on Mr. Tartaglia, Y/N, and their brother." Answered the ash blonde, his thumb tracing gentle, soothing circles over Lynette's knuckles.

"I see..." Hummed The Duke in thought. "And... The gnosis that our head nurse discovered implanted within Y/N's chest: that was placed there by the very person who is attempting to capture Y/N, would that be correct?"

"Yes, that is correct."

Wriothesely remained silent as he jotted down some notes onto a piece of paper. He then returned his gaze to the siblings, eagerly sat in front of him.

"Thank you for answering truthfully this time. I do have something else to tell you, yet before I do, is there anything that you'd like to ask me?"

"How are Y/N, their brother, and Mr. Tartaglia doing?" Wondered Lynette curiously. Lyney and Freminet nodded in agreement, desperate to know of their current conditions.