Lindon rolled Suriel’s marble in his fingers again. Somehow, the message had felt like the feelings that radiated from the blue flame. And the comfort that usually came off the transparent orb seemed somehow weaker than usual. Another sign of his own anxiety, surely. Unless… There came a thunk as the door on the first floor swung open, interrupting Lindon’s thoughts. A voice echoed up from below. “Oh no, I missed something!” Eithan cried. “Quickly, repeat your entire conversation before you forget a word!”
