"Fine. But you are explaining the multiple knots."
Arik had barely opened his mouth when the outer doors unlocked.
Arik's ether surged in immediate offense, gold brightening through the room as Kamal entered first, followed closely by a physician carrying a diagnostic case, Mezos with his injured arm still supported against his side, and Severin, whose expression suggested he had come prepared for either an assassination attempt or excellent entertainment.
Rubis appeared behind them, looking deeply aggrieved by the fact that someone else had taken control of the household doors.
Kamal ignored him.
