Julian began to shudder in fear. He knew that Darian was accusing him of disloyalty.
“Master Darian, I told him nothing. He happened to show up at our door the moment I stepped down from your room. Then he asked me about your well-being, and I said that you are well. I divulged no information.”
Darian turned back to face Jean. “So you are here because you…”
Jean cut in fiercely, “I suspect you had something to do with those eagles. Eagles never appear near this area in a thousand years. But hundreds of them gathered on the outer walls of your room.”
Noel rose to his feet, “I think it is time we cool things down. We all have been friends for a while. I think it is time we sit down and talk nicely to each other.”
Darian sat down slowly and so did Jean. Their eyes never left each other.
