Schemes - Part 5

"It is different, I think," Penelope said. "Despite it all, you're honest people. These people that are cloaked in shadow are far more terrifying."

"They are indeed just that," Brutus said, speaking the Syndran tongue.

"Ah, Brutus!" Thornhand said, welcoming him warmly. "I did not see you come in. How went matters in the town? Did you see those messages sent that I asked of you? And have you heard tell of this tale that Lady Farseer and her bodyguard have presented us?"

Brutus took off a pair of thick gloves as he lowered himself down at the other end of the table. Vol hadn't seen him return either. They weren't altogether far from the main doors. He thought he ought to have heard if they'd been opened.

"The messages were sent, Ser. Two crows for each. The messenger office assures me that they'll all be received."