“Yeah,” Yerin said, “catch me up a step. Why are the Monarchs and Dreadgods after us?” [We’d tell you if we could,] Dross said. [Although I’ve prepared a substitute presentation and three-act play that I think will give you as much of the general situation as I’m allowed to—] “Oh, so it’s about the Monarchs letting the Dreadgods stick around. I’ll pass that to the others.” Lindon looked gratifyingly surprised, but Dross deflated. [Okay, that’s…sure. That’s just as much fun.]
