“Oh… sorry. I’m really, really sorry," Fionn blurts before dashing off. The girl turns and watches him run, given chase by knights. She smiles in confusion and if anything, is a little turned on. To Fionn"s advantage, the hold-up gave him enough sense to slow down when taking his next turn. He slowly ducks his head around only to spot the regent and general at the grand hall door, among four knights. “There"s no escaping; find him and discreetly arrest him…" the regent orders. The knights disperse but double back to receive one last order; "Remember… Non-lethal," the regent emphasises. Non-lethalFionn retreats back up the stairs. There"s no escape from the fortress— he knows his only chance is hiding long enough to find Oisin. He thinks hard to himself while running and dodging corners

