After an little old lady assaults a Sentinel of the Tower with a loaf of bread, the Sentinel protects himself and snaps the loaf and the woman's arm in half. The old lady dies moments later, the crowd which witnesses the deed are too shocked and frightened to speak or move. It is only after the Sentinel leaves, that the old lady is moved to the mortuary.

Heavily wounded by the flames and rubble, Menna still managed to pull through with the aid of the Elven Embassy. She remains weak, falling in and out of consciousness. Lady Vaylan has visited her often, holding her dear old companion's hand. Hard times are head for them all, and they must be strong.

Suspicion is arising that Asymila is the source of the recent posters, which slanders the great heroes of Arabel whilst praising only her. Indeed.. some would even hum if she does not kiss a touch of Purple late at night. Perhaps her love for the revolution.. is all but a lie?

As the silence- and lack of official statement continues, various factions emerge in the city seeking to take advantage of the lack of leadership.

Misrim actively seeks to promote its fair lady, Islyn, to the masses- as a kind, charitable figure. While the ruffian Vaylan promote the war hero Lady Justyne. The True Sun and Tower have yet to issue any kind of public statement about whom they support- though it's suspected they have their secret favorites.

Within the Palace, Rouven shouts at the quiet Pericles demanding the king's guard act and reassure the public- Pericles' response is said to have left the priest's arm dangling by bits of bone and sinew- and humbled...