"Centigo, thought you never left the Spire." Vikram
{No one said anything.}
The tape peels from the soldier's mouth, and their shackles fall free.
"Sir, Centigo" Reina
"He's utterly sincere — there's no malice in his heart." Mitter
{Vikram steadies the soldier and notices the marks on his wrists where the shackles had been.
He starts to rub them gently.}
"What are you doing on this plane?" Mitter
"I'm not doing anything." Vikram
"Why are you on this plane?" Mitter
"There was no way out, and the plane was open — so I just jumped in." Vikram
"Okay, then where do you want to go now?" Mitter
"I want to go to India." Vikram
"What are you going to do in India?" Mitter
"Sir, I only have a few hours left. I need to give something to someone." Vikram
"Few hours" Mitter
He stares at Vikram. "How do you know?" Mitter
"Because this will complete my agreement." Vikram
"Reina, pass through India on your way." Mitter
"Where in India, Vikram?" Mitter
"Leave me at the edge of the Himalayas." Vikram
{Reina heads to the plane's deck and alters its course.}
"Vikram, take your things." Mitter
{Mitter gestures to Adam to hand Vikram his belongings.
Adam passes him everything}
The moment he collected his gear, Vikram turned to Mitter and asked. "Son, what's your name?"
{Sienna and Adam's jaws drop in shock. They both froze, eyes wide on Vikram.}
"Vikram, my name's Mitter — and you already mentioned Noct."