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You meet Beaumont's challenging gaze as you speak, and Beaumont looks amused.

"That sounds fascinating," he says, "and I look forward to seeing how that goes."

There's an intense glint in his dark eyes that you can't decipher.

Pascal coughs uncomfortably. "I'm sure," he says, "you'll be kind enough to show the royal and their servant to Vercher House. I have some business to attend to."

He bows low and strides away.

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