We have to report this."

Kai sighed deeply in relief. "I was afraid you were going to say that we had to investigate it ourselves.

We have to report this."

Kai sighed deeply in relief. "I was afraid you were going to say that we had to investigate it ourselves."

"Don't be ridiculous," Irene said briskly. "We may collect fiction, but we are not required to imitate the stupider parts of it.

Or possibly possessiveness was a characteristic of draconic affection. They were supposed to be hoarders, after all. Not so different from Librarians.

I will have some tea fetched. That is your society does drink tea? Always, Irene said.

to see if broader investigations can take place.

We all know why we are here. This is as much about deterrence as it is conducting investigations.