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Gwen had not heard the sound coming from Noor, though the sudden outburst from Illecebra made her eyes shoot toward them both. She remained silent as Cebra questioned the other woman, but when Noor stated her reasoning, the Empress couldn't help the little raise of her brow. She hesitated for a moment, then decided to speak up. "And what makes being a... halfling.... so bad? So far, Mawk hasn't done anything to worry me." Her words were calm and neutral. She did not want to take sides, but she was very curious as to why Noor did not trust the wolfdog.

Her eyes searched both members, and her tail flicked in anxiety. The pale woman did not want a fight to break out.