"Look at them below," I said overlooking the expansive courtyard upon our balcony as midnight fast approached. "Soirees, meetings, drinks. None we were invited to but tomorrow we'll be the main attraction."

Velador knelt in front of his trunk in search of something and said, "Probably quite boring down there."

I leaned against the railing with my forearms and pondered which nation will try to assassinate me tomorrow. It was not paranoia when it's historical.

Then Velador ...