Aristia turned in shock when she heard the sound of the brick falling, the bush rustling and finally, Alicia Eldridge emerging from behind the palace walls.
"Miss Alicia, what are you doing here?" Beatrix asked in shock, but Alicia could only respond with a confused blink.
But Aristia moved towards Alicia. Before she could come in contact with her, she sidestepped and stood behind her before crouching down.
"Come, help me quick," she waved." We have to push the brick back in place."
Serina and Beatrix went forward and helped to push the brick back in its former position.
"Let's get going, before anyone notices we're gone." Aristia said, quickly taking off her cloak. Then, she turned towards Alicia. "Put on this cloak."
"Is she coming with us?" Serina asked.
Aristia nodded. Now was not the time to ask Alicia to return. She could tattle on them, and there wasn't much time. She could also be discovered on her way back.
