That is a privilege for Sam alone

Silence filled the air as Sam stared at Cass in that silence until even Cass found it awkward. Sam was the one who ended up breaking it, clearing his throat. 

"D-Did Lord Draken just…steal Byron?" Sam asked carefully and Cass groaned. He leaned back, staring up at the mural that had to have haunted Lord Blackburn's dreams. 

"I believe so." Cass muttered. Sam stared at him, fiddling with the buttons on his sleeves. 

"Could you…have stopped him?" Sam asked and Cass chuckled darkly. 

"I don't think he was really going to listen to me if I said no, Sam. Let's just pray that he comes back in one piece." Cass glanced at Sam, hesitant. Well, here goes nothing. "Aren't you…more concerned about what Lord Draken said?" Cass asked and Sam blinked several times before his cheeks flushed.