"Ignatious," Ashlynn said as she took her seat, glancing briefly at the High Inquisitor sitting next to High Priest Aubin at the table the Blackwell retinue had 'liberated' from the Inquisition.
"Of course, Your Dominion," Ignatious said smoothly. "Pardon me a moment," he added, placing a hand gently on Auboin's shoulder before crossing the central aisle of the Great Hall to arrive at Lady Adala's side.
"Young Lady," Ignatious said with a warm, polite smile as he offered an arm. "Please, come sit with us. You have nothing to fear for speaking up, and you have Lady Ashlynn's protection for as long as you require it. Even your father cannot force you to return against your will," he said, speaking loudly enough that the entire hall could hear.
"Th-thank you," Adala said, trembling slightly as she placed a hand gently on the Inquisitor's outstretched arm.
