"Certainly. Our friend was merely using a spell, and it went awry. This sort of accident happens often, does it not? If damage has occurred, we would be happy to reimburse the owner. But I assured you it was purely accidental."
A third guard comes up; he seems older and more experienced, sand his weapon is sheathed. G1 and G3 have a hushed exchange. G3:"Is this true, Drow?"
WHY WOULD I CAST AN AREA SPELL ON THE SQUARE I'M STANDING ON?!?!"