"The Great Houses are particularly interested in the contestants who will represent their interests."
Morgan leaned back slightly. He remembered hearing about the Veilrend Games before he disappeared, though his understanding of their significance had been limited.
Now, it seemed, the event had become considerably more important.
"Are you planning to participate?" he asked. Xander laughed.
"Absolutely not."
"Why?"
"Because I value my life and for several other obvious reasons. "
Warren smiled warmly, his eyes crinkling.
He leaned forward, his dark eyes flashing with a dangerous light.
"I think he also values his reputation."
Morgan nodded, twirling a pair of chopsticks.
"Precisely, that's exactly right," Xander said, nodding in agreement.
Emily looked towards Morgan.
"What about you?"
He met her gaze.
"Me?"
"Yes. Are you interested?"
Morgan considered the question for a while, then promptly shrugged.
"I haven't thought about it."
