He hurried out of the room but Jace caught up with him. "Hey, Troy I'm headed for the lounge. Want to play a round of checkers or chess?"

"Um…no. I don't have patience to sit in one spot. I need to make a phone call."

"Ok." Jace tried to hide his disappointment. He went in search of Magnus who had ducked out and gone in a different direction.

"Troy!" Harold called him and he hid a groan and headed towards the big man. "Great session. Look, Dr. Barren ...