*Avari Tower*

Rilian seemed flustered enough that he had taken my hand to guide me to the elevator, and I whipped my head side to side to ensure no one was looking as we went.

"Jeez, that guy can talk," Rilian grumbled, and he pressed the 'office' button repeatedly as if it would make the doors close any faster.

I shuffled awkwardly. I wanted to ask him more about his father. He had only given me vague details until then, but I could see it was not a ...