Failed Execution

The day began once again in the kitchens, after receiving a message from Astraea asking me to meet them there. After doing my normal morning ritual I ran over, finding no problem with getting some extra morning exercise. It seemed as if the new daily routine would be a combination of my usual one with the kitchen briefings and tea. I made my famous green tea once again, and I was happy seeing how everyone enjoyed it once again. We got our briefing for the day: we had some free time before the funeral this afternoon, with which we could do as we pleased. I had to accept that morning drinking was not an unusual happening with this group, but rather what seemed to be part of their daily routine. After completing the new routine, and seeing everyone head off to perform their own tasks for the day, I went with Officer Zhi to the Women's Bushi School, where I intended to further my training. I became acquainted with the Headmaster and did some heavy training with my swords before it was time for the execution.
 
I and Officer Zhi headed there together, and found a group of people, disgustingly eager to see the elf beheaded. As we approached the gatehouse we saw General Mak in a heated conversation with one of the guards as he exclaimed: "What do you mean he's gone!?" We rushed closer to investigate what exactly was happening, and found that there had been a fire in the stables, which the prisoner had used to make his escape. I sent my familiar into the sky to scout for the escaped elf, but finding nothing she returned to me, and me and Aien went to inspect the holding cell.
 
Surprisingly, the cell was still locked. Speculating that he may be invisible I decide to throw a bag of flour into what turned out to actually just be an empty cell. I then stepped in to investigate, and Aien locked me in, saying: "That's what you get for stealing my booze!" and running away. This would have infuriated me, but he had clearly underestimated me and I was able to easily escape. Knowing that this was not the time for silly pranks, (but also that I'd most definitely get him back later) I decided to try and follow the tracks, which turned out a dismal failure. The funeral was however steadily approaching.
 
Although it wasn't something that could quite wait, I would deal with this tomorrow.