Between the two of them, Thancred is more or less convinced that this Brion Creed truly didn't know the true extent of what his relative had been up to. With such a far distance between them, one that could not be shortened by the Horizon in their case, it did make sense that he truly might not have known. Perhaps there were concerns, but to follow those all the way to her running a dangerous cult would be quite the leap.

And yes, people did tend to end up blinded when it came to family, not wanting to believe them capable of something so atrocious.

Thancred's face pulls with distaste when Natasha brings up the execution, but he can't argue the point. And it's true that the effects of the Heralds would have confused the issue as well.

At Natasha's response to his offer, he knocks his fist against his chest and nods to her, then clears his throat and shifts his attention to Lucifer. Who's the sort just looking for a reason to "string someone up," it seems. Not so surprising.

"I heard from Elrond that she often visits the graveyard, and I've been tracking her appearances there to determine the best day and time to approach her. When I do, I'll request to speak in a more private location." That in and of itself is going to be a gamble, he knows.