I'll be generous and accept your apology, for now.

[ Wasn't that kind of her? The visible smirk on her face made it obvious that she certainly thought it was the most kind thing she could have ever possibly done. He brought these things on himself, at least that's precisely what she'd say. ]

Outside. [ So, she walked out, back into the graveyard itself and let out a deep sigh as she stretched more. ]

Even the graveyard smells better than it did in there. At least....[ Before she could say something witty a frustrated howl could be heard echoing from inside her former cage. ]

Guess he came back. [ She sounded more amused than she should. Just as she said that the wizard from her story walked through the exit she'd just taken, coming face to face with both of them. He was a shriveled but imposing figure, looking almost exactly like Rasputin from the Anastasia animated movie. He pointed a bony finger at Waver ]

You dare steal my bride? [ His shaky voice had a strong Russian accent. ]

Nope, no brides have been stole here. [ Illyana said with a grin. ] But we do have an eggcellent surprise for you. [ Oh yeah, she's proud of that. ]