"We.... should watch ourselves. I know this is... technically my inheritance but... let's just say you can never be too careful when watching your own back."
His blue eyes searched the area, his own body crouching down lower as he slipped closer towards the shadows.
"It's night, so I doubt many workers should be on duty," he told her, voice hushed, eyes still roaming before-
Suddenly a lantern flashed on and beamed in their direction. And Trest frozen, shielding his eyes and then- bodily taking Jinx to the ground. He rolled into a crouch, crawling with her and pulling her along beneath some nearby bushes.
He held his tongue, a hand slipping over her mouth.
"Stay quiet- it looks like they do have guards on duty."
But no matter how quiet it seemed they remained...
The light grew brighter, tracking their way until a tall man dressed in the lively colors of the house stood over top, lantern in hand.
"Master Arristaire, do remove yourself from the dirt of the garden. We've.. been expecting you."