When Shard arrived at Belindel Estate, the atmosphere was no longer as tense as it was when he left last night, but it had not returned to its usual calm.
Last night, after such events, the Countess with a beautiful vermilion birthmark on her forehead had gone to City Hall to oversee matters. The city council would be busy for some time with the appeasement and aftermath.
Miss Sylvia was on Margaret's side, urgently preparing for the Princess's afternoon speech. Margaret had to make a statement on behalf of the Royal Family regarding last night's events. Miss Benanis, meanwhile, was with Ciris, rehearsing at the Opera House with the ladies of the Golden Dawn Opera Group.
Originally, they were to begin their official performances tomorrow, but now all cultural performances in the city were to be suspended. They would participate in upcoming charity performances to raise funds for rebuilding the affected neighborhoods, and thus some parts of the performances had to change.
