A ripple of tension passed between Aria and Kairos. Salomonis, however, maintained his composure, his expression shifting to one of professional concern.
"Might I inquire as to the cause for such urgency? We have only just been dismissed from imperial audience."
"Intelligence has reached His Grace Duke Ephesians Lorvantis that you possess information about her disappearance," Sir Duk replied. Through the vertical slit in his helmet, a golden glow like concentrated sunlight began to emanate, fixing on Salomonis with unnerving intensity.
Salomonis weighed his options carefully before asking, "And if I were to reject your... invitation to return to the castle?"
The temperature around them seemed to drop despite the afternoon sun as Sir Duk's hand reached behind his back, moving toward the massive sword strapped there. The glow from his helmet intensified until it resembled twin miniature suns burning directly into Salomonis's eyes.
