It is not Attolis' indifferent greeting that warns his Queen that something is wrong, nor the unearthly silence that follows in his wake; but rather the too-bright gleam of his eyes, with all the sharp humor and none of the subtle kindness.
Well, then.
Irene lets her arms fall to her side, and silently begins to beseech the Great Gods yet again for Gen's return.

Fandom is the Queen's Thief