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The elf nodded, completely in agreement with Han’s additional comments. "Yes, make sure your child does not have a part of this. She’s innocent. This is just between you and your wife." A huge part of her was relieved that the man took it so well - others might have become defensive and angry and could have done who knows what. It seemed like he had calmed down enough to rationalize his situation. She patted the lightning mage lightly on the shoulder. "Best of luck to you." She rocked herself back and up till she was standing again.

Suna listened carefully as Hans gave his contact information. She just might contact him with the same method, if it came down to that. Her elven ears twitched as he mentioned he was a mercenary. Interesting. That means he works for himself. That would explain why he wore no colors or anything to symbolize his affiliations, if any. Is that why he was here in the first place? Here on a job? However, she kept her musings to herself.

As for her contact info, the blue-haired femme had to stop and think for a second. She had her own secrets, and it would not do to involve innocent people. She would have to lie low for a bit, because she knew nothing about Vera’s strategies or tactics. At the same time, she would have to give the man a way to contact her when the other witch made an appearance. "My name is Suna. I’ve been around the region often recently, so...just put up a wanted ad for a blue love potion and I’ll come straight into town."

As Hans returned the device to the man, the puzzle pieces clicked into place. She understood now. Maybe not all the details, but the general gist of the whys and hows. Just as the lightning mage was just about to go, she stopped him briefly. "Also, I would recommend bringing something your wife likes to eat while you make up. Some sweets, maybe? It might help." She shrugged lightly, throwing the idea out there. Whether the man would actually do that is up to him and how he decides to handle his wife, but there was no harm in giving him a suggestion. She watched him walk out of the forest, leaving her and the dark mage alone.

"Well, that’s that." Her voice had a touch of finality to it, although she did not know this was just the beginning. As soon as the man was gone, her eyes naturally riveted back to Hans. Why was he looking more and more attractive the longer she looked at him? Then he was saying something about not being paid. She did not really catch what he was saying, only that his tone was different. A lighter one, not as serious. It sounded nice. He has a nice voice...

A ripping sound. "Wha--" Her eyes widened as she watched the only evidence get torn to shreds. "Wait, didn’t we say--" then abruptly cut herself off. It was actually a good idea that the evidence was destroyed. If Vera gets her hands on that, who knows what kind of havoc and destruction she can inflict on the poor man and his family? "Ah, I see."

A rising color came to the elf’s cheeks when he said a simple “thanks.” "N-no problem! T-thank you!" She stammered, suddenly all flustered again. Honestly, she did not know why she said thank you, but it just came out. Her heart was also fluttering, for some strange reason. She quickly pushed the foreign feeling down, but it sprang back up at his last words. He could not have seen it, but a growing smile graced the female’s lips when he said her name for the first time.

"Until next time...Hans." She called out softly after the retreating back. The sound mage stood there for a few more minutes, as if trying to prolong the moment. She would not mind seeing the dark mage again in the near future. Shaking her head at herself, she also left the forest.

Just a few meters away from where three mages stood a few minutes earlier, a light pink wisp of smoke rose and dissipated into the cool air...