Ragar, observant that he is, feels that something is amiss from how the younger Holy One reacted after seeing Sierra. Though it was no longer entertained when they were urged to walk, meeting the other folk who would have their Ascension by the hallway. They moved without chains and it felt liberating even when it has only been days when they were deprived of it. Esmeralda was among the folk meant to Ascend. They are expecting she would be present since it is what their King wishes but it’s still infuriating that she has the nerve to be of honor to their King’s wishes when she has ended his life without hesitation. The others look at the woman with the same hate but just like him, they are merely controlling themselves, trying to be respectful as best as they could. It is odd to see her