He didn't slow, but seemed to hunch over the thought, rubbing at his five-day stubble. "Don't know. Depends on who? My lord may not even know, see. Or might be one of his rivals in the court." Or it might be one of his allies; in which case Tal knew he should position himself well, act to curb aside mortal-realm meddlers.
Even those like Pel.
He grimaced and aimed for discretion. "I don't have any way of knowin'. Not without seein' who it is. And if it's a rival... I'll be doin' well by tellin' him. So."
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He didn't slow, but seemed to hunch over the thought, rubbing at his five-day stubble. "Don't know. Depends on who? My lord may not even know, see. Or might be one of his rivals in the court." Or it might be one of his allies; in which case Tal knew he should position himself well, act to curb aside mortal-realm meddlers.
Even those like Pel.
He grimaced and aimed for discretion. "I don't have any way of knowin'. Not without seein' who it is. And if it's a rival... I'll be doin' well by tellin' him. So."
He gave his head a shake. "On we go."