“And I’m the only one with a plan,” Fitz reminded them. “Hey—I’ve got plans,” Keefe argued. “Plans that don’t involve tormenting Dame Alina,” Fitz clarified. “But those are always the best plans!” Fitz and Biana laughed, and Sophie couldn’t decide if she wanted to join them or scold them. Kenric was dead—and they were sitting outside his funeral, making jokes and… Actually, that was probably exactly what Kenric would’ve wanted. If he were still there, he would’ve laughed right along with them.

