Katahnia cringed when his voice rose. Thankfully, the guards at the other end of the hall only glared back at them, shouting, "Keep it down in there."
Katahnia's eyes raised to look up into Conall's face as she sighed.
"It had been kept a secret. It was... a terrible magic to have, and still is. Both of them, if they touch you, not only can steal your power if your a mage, but your life energies as well. The magics only came to fruition when they bad both come of age, and well, it was a terrible shock. I had never heard of such magics before. It is quite rare, and to think, both twins posses it."
Her voice was low, and she spoke softly, these words only meant for Conall's ears.
"But yes, that is why she dressed the way she had. And... well, you can see the complications it would bring if she were to wed. It's why, when I was found by my Uncle, to bring me back into society, marrying Blaith would secure me not only a place among the nobles, but also protect both he and Kella, as well as myself. If any one found out who I actually was and what duchy... and of my child, and now, with my name becoming a figure in a war.... well, there was quite a lot of good reasons to consider the union."
She grew quiet a moment before drawing in a careful breath.
"But something had become of Blaith, and I'm not exactly sure what. But all I know is Kella has gone missing, and Blaith seems rather torn over it. But.. to be honest, the way Blaith had been acting the last time I was with him frightened me. He couldn't be reasoned with and I.. well, I left before Kella vanished. We were just about to announce an engagement my engagement to Blaith that week. But I knew I couldn't marry him. It was.... far too uncomfortable to be around him anymore. We had a big fight and well.... so I left."
Katahnia kept her eyes upon the ground, growing silent, her mind still crawling over the incident.
"I wish I hadn't left. Part of me fears... Blaith killed her."