August left the void room shortly afterward, with a mumbling from Kadria about how she'd think of some way to help deal with the other Messengers.
She offered no help for his current predicament and instead gave him a look that suggested he needed to dig his own way out.
As much as he wanted to complain, knowing that he had inadvertently attracted the attention of a pair of Messengers bothered him. He welcomed Kadria's help, even if she would be busy for a while.
It ate at him that he didn't question help from a Messenger. Had he really fallen so far that he accepted Kadria's presence in his life? Part of him even felt unhappy that she hadn't pulled down his pants when he had visited.
August shook off his discomfort and left his office. He stopped by a window. The night was moonless and overcast. He couldn't see anything outside, other than the lamps on the walls and lights carried by patrolling guards.
