“Well, I most certainly am,” I manage to say, my voice cracking slightly. “And I must do my duty.” I bow slightly to him. “And submit myself to the Legends as a potential choice.” Those eyes grin like a cat catching a canary. “With all the other sheep?” I’m already backing away, but I don’t break his gaze. “Baa,” I say, then wink at him before whirling around and losing myself in the crowd.
