“I consider the things I’ve given you to be the best investments I’ve ever made.” Lindon straightened up and pressed his fists together, bowing over them in a sincere salute. “Gratitude, master.” “You know, you never call me that.” Eithan ushered Lindon out of the Soulforge, though Lindon kept shooting longing glances backwards. “It’s probably for the best. I don’t want status to go to my head.” “I’m not sure I can pay back an investment like this.” “Oh, you can start paying me back once we’re out of Cradle. My investments are long-term.”