The sand swirls as the cool wind of night licks the ground. A sad scene of mother and child both dead in their own homes. A common tale of a concerned neighbor alerting the guard to a disturbance. Kiritai entered the scene soon after the neighbor had left their home to retrieve the guard. He had been prompted by a local alchemist to deliver some medicine to a woman and her children. His heart was moved and he offered his services for some medicine of his own if he'd need it, having a connection to an alchemist was pretty important when you're dirt poor. So imagine his surprise upon getting a whiff of the scent of blood. The home was eerie and quiet as well, unlike someone who was waiting for a delivery. He decided to investigate, a decision he should have avoided entirely. There lied woman on the ground with multiple stab wounds. His next plan of action was to call for the guards as well. The guards arrived at the scene to see kitsune exiting the home. In his haste, he looked as if he was escaping the scene. It was shocking to Kiritai that he was unable to speak, being tackled and arrested immediately. Brought back to the scene of the crime his bow, arrows, and knives were confiscated. His mask was removed as well. He almost protested at that as the winds and dust were kicking in. Defeated, shocked, and in fear he awaited his fate. With his head down and hands in shackles, the young kitsune was trembling. To him, he was doing a simple job. There was no stipulation of getting arrested for a local delivery... Yet here he was; the two guards were having a polite discussion with the neighbor that reported the disturbance. An older man who lived nearby that heard screaming minutes prior. The woman and a singular child lie dead in the small home, the smell of blood permeating his senses and making him seem uncomfortable, and to some shifty. He wasn't sure what was to happen in the up and coming minutes. The possibility of losing his life was one that weighed heavy on his mind. So he began to think back and make sure his alibi was airtight and hope he wouldn't be killed and be a blood stained memory for his family to remember.