Truth and TragedyIt was only as Dario re-entered the tavern proper that he remembered Isabella had parted company with the rest of the troupe on their arrival in Irsha. Still, Lisette could help. He hurried over to the players’ table. She wasn’t in her seat.
‘Where’s Lisette?’ he demanded.
‘Roberto upset her. She’s gone to commune with the stars,’ said Jal, punching Roberto on the arm.
The trickster of the group shrugged, his usual grin slurred with drink. ‘She’s too touchy. Anyone would think she wasn’t proud of where she’s from.’
‘Come on, Roberto, you were almost telling her she should never have left Rien!’ Jal said.
Roberto shook his head vigorously. ‘No, no … I was just asking why …’
Dario slammed his hand onto the table. Tankards jumped. ‘Stop arguing. Do you know where Lisett
