Tyr tried to feel thrilled. “Right. What’s it about, then?”
“Don’t know. Adjuncts covers all kinds of things. You’ll find out when you get there. If you ever do.”
Tyr’s wine mug halted in front of his face. “What do y’ mean if?”
Authran raised his own mug. “I mean if you don’t move, you’ll miss it.” He nodded at the huge brazen hour-disc that hovered above the tables of the Wait. The mechanised pointer showed it was a little past the Third Hour.
“Get away,” said Tyr. “Loads of time.”
Authran nonchalantly swallowed more wine. “If you say so. However, you should note that the disc is being repaired and observe the temporary hourglass beneath it. You may even want to observe that the room is empty.”
Tyr looked rapidly around. “You’re still sat here though!”
Authran smiled wryly, “I don
