5 Chapter 5 Lord Stonewall (1/2)

As Lord Stonewall entered the room, they both took note of his appearance.He was bald, with white hair around his ears.His long moustache was thin, running from under his nose, to meet up with the hair just over his ears.He wore a monocle over his right eye, and sported a light brown overcoat over a pale blue vest.Fur trimmed the edge of his overcoat, that was the same white as his hair.A gold chain, ornately decorated to appear as a long thin leaf, held the coat on, as his immense size threatened to have it drop off his shoulders.

He gave them a thin smile, that gave hint to pearly white teeth, as he lowered himself into a large chair.

”I am Lord Stonewall.How may I help you this day?”

”We are here, to look into the rumors,” said Airow.

Lord Stonewall gave a massive chuckle.”Which rumors would that be?In a town of this size, there are countless rumors circulating at any time.Could you be referring to the wall, or the recent skirmish between the angels and demons?”

”Well, I guess that is true.There are many rumors.We are here because of the ones about child trafficking.”

”Ah, those rumors.And what of them?”

”We have already gathered a bit of evidence, but we don't wish to jump to conclusions.Is there anything you can provide us with?However, from what I've seen so far, I don't think there is any reason for you to have done such actions.You are already quite wealthy, which could be a good or bad form of evidence.”

Lord Stonewall looked at him, obviously confused, as he glanced at Grey.She was watching for any signs of guilt in his actions.

”Look, I'm not sure what rumors you've heard, exactly, or what game you are playing, but as for my innocence in such accusations, allow me to show you something.”

Lord Stonewall heaved himself up from the chair, and led them to the door.They followed, on guard for any foul play.He led them down the fancy entry hall, to a door on their left.

”This doorway leads to the west wing.My family has participated in caring for the orphans of this city since before I was born.”

He opened the door, and led them inside.As they stepped into the small room, it appeared to be some form of storage room.Shelves holding piles of neatly folded clothes lined the walls.

”Whenever a new orphan arrives, the first thing we do, is bath the child, and place clean clothes upon it.Then it proceeds through here,” Lord Stonewall led them out of the initial room, and down a short hall.

A door to the right opened to exposed a long room of beds.