Something unfortunate

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While there likely wouldn't be anything incriminating in this room, there could be a secret passage or something. Noble mansions like these always had a few, guest rooms like these might have one for late night escapades. With that in mind, Runa began to search.

Nothing seemed noteworthy, just some additional sheets and pillows set in a nearby closet in case the bed needed clean sheets. But under one of the pillows on the bed was a handkerchief, and that caught Runa's attention. Was this just a forgotten item from a guest? Or could it be a signal of some kind?

Runa examined the item closely to see if there were any identifying marks, only to feel a slight dizziness. The sensation was familiar, and upon realizing where she remembered it from she immediately stuffed the handkerchief back under a pillow. She stepped away, and took several deep breaths.

The handkerchief had been laced with the potions Hal Jacobs had been working on, and was likely intended for use against a guest, possibly by some ally of Count Hines who was in-the-know. Hell, maybe all of the rooms were hiding little traps like these.

It wouldn't do Runa any good for this job, but the fact that it was already available to a noble in the queen's faction meant that it was already being distributed. Runa would have to investigate this after tonight.

But for now, she had a job to do. And after a bit of consideration, she retrieved the handkerchief and slipped it under one of her bra straps. It could prove useful later.

For now, it was time to head deeper into the mansion.