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'Let's not trouble the Atreyan Queen with our bickering, shall we?' said Iziol, turning everyone's attention back to her. 'Allow me to again thank you for letting us take refuge within your borders. It is our hope to not overstay our welcome, but with the war on, I fear we may have need of Warrenhold for some time yet.'

"As far as Hector has told me, you have all been perfect guests and exceptionally helpful in restoring the castle," said Helen. "If you continue on as you have been, then you can be certain that your welcome will never expire."

'That is comforting to hear,' said Iziol. 'Thank you.'

The pleasant exchanges continued to overwhelm the conversation, but Hector could hardly be disappointed about that. He had a feeling that the Queen hadn't shown up in the middle of the night like this just to meet the Rainlords and have a nice chat. She probably wanted to talk about Lorent but not with an audience. He kept expecting her to ask for a chance to speak in private, but she never did--not before Garovel offered her a room in the Tower of Night, at least.

Perhaps she'd had a long day, because she accepted and retired to bed soon afterward--or tried to, anyway. More reapers kept appearing on the way up to her room, and naturally, they all wanted to talk. At length, Mehlsanz took took over her conversational duties.

If nothing else, Hector was glad to see her hitting it off with the reapers. The last thing he wanted was strife between her and the Rainlords.

Before he could return to bed himself, however, Lynnette grabbed his shoulder and made him turn to look at her.

"Hey," she said. "You'll have to tell me about this Beast of Lorent you fought. I want all the details."