“You gave us quite a scare yesterday, Dashkele,” he said. She favored him with a warm smile.
“You did a good job,” she replied, assessing her own body and the healed damage. “But what of Emperor Sykes.”
“He is well. Lord kyl'Malkador saw to that. Our cover is blown of course. The Fleet Admiral was none too happy. …And Sir James is dead, at least as far as we know. Grosso took his body away before any could make sure,” Vander replied.
“He did take a shot to the chest at close range. Grosso doesn't seem to be near as skilled in healing as any of you. Surely he couldn't have healed the Praetor,” Kasai said.
“Grosso is not,” Vander said softly. “But if the Nagali had a use for Sir James, he could very well have used the Artisan as a conduit.” The War Mage shivered, recalling his own experi
