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It had been quite a while since Hector had thought about Prince Luther. It felt a little strange to know that a man whom he'd never even met was almost entirely responsible for the events that had thrown Atreya into such chaos all those months ago, events that had changed Hector's life in more ways than he could even count. Hell, if not for all the news coverage, Hector might not have even known what the guy looked like.

Truthfully, a part of Hector was curious to meet him, to hear his justifications for his actions. It didn't really matter now, of course, and it wouldn't change anything, but still.

Maybe one day, if he ever found the time, Hector would pay him a visit.

"Do you think that they had saboteurs in their government, too?" said Hector.

"Probably," said David. "I cannot imagine a scenario in which they accomplished such economic devastation without abusing some type of governing influence. Perhaps I am being small-minded, though. I should have a chat with our ambassador to Rendon soon, I think."

Hmm. Hector didn't even know who that was, and abruptly, he felt as though he probably should. Considering how close their two nations had come to war, the Queen wouldn't be allowing just anyone to have that position.

Prince David decided to push the conversation onward before Hector thought to ask for elaboration. "But in any event, we're here to talk about Lorent, not Rendon. And it is already getting quite late in the evening. Why don't you tell me your version of events regarding this Beast you fought?"

Hector did so over dinner. Hector had eaten in the extravagant dining hall a few times by now and was prepared to do so again, but much like the Rainlords, the Prince seemed to prefer the privacy that Hector's room afforded them.

The Prince mostly just listened, and as usual, the man's laidback expression didn't betray much of what he might be thinking or feeling.