“What do you want?” Violet asked. “I hope it’s worth tolerating you for. I recommend you put all of your persuasion skills into this because to be honest I already dislike you.”
The diplomat had the audacity to actually look offended. Violet did not see this working out peacefully. Certainly not with a diplomat this incompetent. She glanced at Shade. They sent us this? The look Shade gave her said. Are they actually trying? Was this child sent so they can pretend they tried diplomacy? Just kill him. This is pointless and you know it.
Violet shrugged.
Maybe. Probably. Indulge me. What do we have to lose?
Shade’s eyebrows rose slightly.
If he tries anything dumb, he’s dead.
Violet gave them a slight nod. Acceptable. That was their job on the surface at least. If this kid was foolis
