“Good, now let’s talk sensibly. I’m not asking for miracles. Just guide him gently away from his more self-destructive impulses. Get him to have a shave. That kind of thing.” “I’m not sure the beard is his biggest problem.” “I respectfully disagree.” Lady Marleigh shuddered. “Can’t abide beards. But either way all we need is for him to… to be a little more stable. So that Mira will feel safe leaving him.” “Leaving
