Preparing For A Feast.

Noon.

Office, Theodore Mansion.

Critic Arley, Critic-Ishire.

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Gabriel turned to the lord, his shoulders squared as he delivered the tryth. "I am in contact with the lady's sister" he said abruptly.

Theodore's gaze darkened. "What sister?"

Theodore felt his heart thunder, his eyes curious. What sister could it have been!?

Shi'Enz? But she was supposed to be a sweetheart now.

The elder one was far at the Citadel and the middle one is at home wallowing in her misery and Gabriel was taking his time.

"Which sister are you working for?" Theodore pressed.

"The one with the emperor, lord Theodore" he answered while Tom looked at his feet like it held the most interesting thing.

"How?"

"When we were at the Citadel" he reminded easily.

"Come with me" he ordered, Gabriel followed, Tom panicked but didn't follow.