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FrictionWhen Jonah returned to the estate, he was unsurprised to see that no one had gone to bed. They were still talking about Gamaliel Kaine and Sanctum Arcist. He knew where Reena would be, so her absence wasn't a surprise to him, either. He had half a mind to join Terrence for some food when, in a room off the den, he heard something that did surprise him.
“Jonathan, if Kaine wanted your assistance, then there are proper channels he could have taken.” It was Trip speaking. “I'm not disputing your influence, but there are all kinds of other Protector Guides between here and Florida. Kaine bypassed all of them, and the Curaie, and dumps his s**t in your lap? And let's take a closer look at something else as well, shall we? Gamaliel and G.J. want your help? Fine. Why did they not sh
