Lucius Cypher
Delicious Friend
Much to the surprise of Orchid, the greycloaks did indeed run away. Well, aside from the ones whom she broke their legs, but that was intended. She was at a bit of a lost at what to do as they began to scatter, and the guards were starting to rally. Well, she did say she wouldn't chase or kill the cloaks that gave up, so she wasn't about to take back her word now, but that doesn't mean she can't give the guards a helping hand. Now all that was left was to deal with the only Greyhood who decided to stay, which Orchid figured she ought to make an example out of. Flourishing her blade, Orchid went on the offensive.
She dashed right to the lone Greyhood, her poleaxe raised as if she was about to chop his body in half. But instead of striking with the blade, Orchid jabbed the pommel of her Poleaxe, a quick strike aimed at the hood's sternum to crack ribs and knock the breath out of him. But this technique wasn't just meant to hurt the foe, but also trap him: immediately after the strike a blood red barrier would suddenly appear around him, preventing the greyhood from leaving unless he had the power to shatter her Blood Guard. But she could still harm him if she so desired, and was ready to finish him off when another surprise showed his face.
It was the nobleman from before, the one who was with Eliza. Alfred or Alex, something that starts with an A. Orchid glanced over to him as he more or less incriminates himself in being involved, and sighs a little. Was this really the person that Victorique was working for? Not wanting to have to deal with the possibility of getting two Talton's executed today, Orchid spoke to the silver-haired noble. "Ah right, the investigation. As you can see we have things under control here. Why don't you head inside and speak to the investigator so we can get this story straighten out? Wouldn't want there to be anymore misunderstandings here, wouldn't we sir?" Not wanting the guards to intercept and arrest the noble, Orchid took charge and started ordering the guards around. This was going to push the limits of her Persuasion E, but hopefully the other two guards can vouch for Orchid's competency.
"Follow me men! They might've scattered, but I think I know where their base is. Be swift, before these rats vanish into the shadows." Orchid was going to do her best to lead the guards towards that mech statue she had seen. She technically wasn't chasing any particular Greycloak, and if they're smart they might even avoid going there. But Orchid was hoping that she could give Victorique an opening to get the other noble out of trouble before the guards could arrest him for instigating this mess in the first place. If she's really fast maybe she'll even be able to come back and meet up with Victorique and debrief her on what information she does know.
Before she leaves, she notes that executioner looking man with the axe was nearby. Orchid doesn't know him at all but he was helping Victorique, so she could only assume he's an ally. Orchid gives him a nod and motions to the two greycloaks here. "I'll leave these two to you and the boss. I don't know how long you've spoken with her, but she's got a way with words. Keep her safe, I'll be right back." After that she would head onto a nearby rooftop in order to give the guards a highly visible armored orc to look at so they know where to go without Orchid getting lost in a crowd.