Chapter 22‘Oh god, he’s got two of the damn things with him now,’ was Kany’s greeting as Pandra opened the door to Antyr and Estaan. Tarrian’s ears went back, and his tail drooped, as did Grayle’s. ‘Now, now, Kany,’ Pandra said reproachfully, before Antyr could explain their errand. ‘They are what they are, just as you are what you are.’ Kany gave a scornful growl and muttered something inaudible, concluding, gracelessly, ‘Still, I suppose you’d better let them in. You’ll freeze the place out leaving the door open.’ Then he sniffed, and a faint hint of sympathy entered his voice. ‘And they seem a bit fraught about something.’ Pandra gave an apologetic smile as he picked Kany up, put him in his pocket, and motioned his guests to enter. He pointed towards a half-open door as he lingere

