Is it possible to recover a folder ropped into 'File Vault' user?

Hello all,
I dropped a folder directly from one user folder into another user folder that is 'file-vaulted'. Yes, I did get a warning that it might not work, but no I didn't listen. The folder seems to have disappeared completely. It doesn't show up in Finder searches. My question: is there any way I might be able to recover it?
Thanks!
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The length of time with no reply tells me the answer must be "no".

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