The moment court wrapped, Henemordonin ran off faster than I could follow. It didn't help, as he left, he informed the entire family I had an important announcement.
"Ruler," he said, stepping down from the throne, "you may proceed." He then retreated while I gaped at him with my mouth open.
He knows you're aware of Jabut's arrival, Sassafras sent. Get moving, Meira.
It only took a moment to firmly state I did not, in fact, have anything further to say, but it was long enough for my grandfather to stride off and disappear down the elevator. I pursued him as quickly as I could without looking like I was chasing him. I'm sure everyone knew something was up, because the whispering of the mass of demons I'd begun to see as a single, faceless entity wrapped in fancy clothing and immense hair
