"For someone who isn't part of Myrrhvale," Alfons said as he passed behind them, "you seem remarkably well informed about what its new head will do."
He had meant to keep walking, which would have been the sensible course. The hall held enough eyes already without handing anyone another reason to link Vaelion and Morgain.
Lyren answered before Trafalgar could, turning just enough to take Alfons into the conversation, his tone entirely untroubled.
"He was personally invited into Meraval by the woman who now leads House Myrrhvale. Your brother was there as well, Alfons. Lucard should be reasonably well informed too."
Alfons stopped and turned back, drawing a few nearby glances, though nobody was foolish enough to stare.
"He was informed, certainly. Whether he left knowing Myrrhvale well enough to predict how its head will answer seven other Great Families is another question."
Trafalgar met his eyes without shifting his stance, showing no surprise that Alfons had stopped.
