“That"s why you look familiar!” said Gordon. “Yes, Denogg is my brother. I"m very sorry to hear that the first meal you had with him went so badly. At least, badly for the king of Thure,” said Santovan. They were finishing their lavish meal and Gordon was still picking at his raisin cakes, careful to stay balanced with his sweetblood. Not being able to test his blood, Gordon had to trust how he felt. That just made him think of his uncle again. Mantuan finished his tea and brought up the subject of their visit. “So you"re positive that the murderers are agents from Extatumm?” “Oh yes. When I heard about what happened in my brother"s house, I started finding out whatever I could. They were definitely Extatumm agents. I just confirmed it yesterday with a contact that does some trading ne

