[ what a yarn. and here they're all gathered stands, unable to take note of all the ears that could be listening from outside the house, or which breezes to carry their conversation away. if only things were so simple as casiria makes it sound. but two names go unsaid.

the suspended question has kaji feeling practically indescribable. tight-chested, for sure. a hard aching knot in his chest. it stires the fine hairs on his arm. gildor's accusation whisks above their heads, better even, if there's disagreement among them as to what actually happened. ]

Perceived treason is as dangerous as the real thing. ( I think I can make her tell the truth. ) Your niece isn't their only victim, is she? How about those two Carpathans? Are they involved?