1036 Short List

One girl from the back of the group immediately melted into the crowd. Of course, Wolfe already knew who they were, but it was a good attempt, and with Fae magic, she had seemed to simply vanish as if she had only happened to be standing near them.

That was bonus points for her intelligence, but it didn't excuse her poor choice in friends, or any past behaviour that others had seen.

The mean girls' group bowed politely. "Saint Noxus, our apologies for letting you see such a shameful scene. You see, our friend was quite intent on obtaining the necklace, and we may have gotten carried away." The lead Fae explained, using her magic to make it seem more reasonable.

Against many targets that would work. But the power difference between the two of them was far too large for such simple tricks, even if Wolfe didn't have protective spells up.

"Unfortunately, it sold before you could get to the shop. Perhaps he could make you another?" Wolfe suggested.