Sabine did not validate Meesei's reason with a response that addressed it. She sat still while hiding the same sadness that came over her at the dinner. It took a few moments for her to even resume speaking.

"You are in your book more than you are with anything else." Sabine had thought about what she wanted to say. She made a conscious effort to avoid sounding like she was accusing Meesei. "Do you...enjoy being in there?"

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Fendros nodded. "Yes. To be honest, I think replacing the book with the letter would be better suited to you than Sabine," he said. "Granted, it is probably best that Sabine be the one that leaves in this case, but...I am getting sidetracked." Fendros sucked in a breath through his teeth and took Ahnasha's hand. "Let's talk over here."

With a short walk, Fendros lead Ahnasha to a storage spot where they would probably not be disturbed. Once Fendros had confirmed their privacy, he sat down with his back against a crate and bid Ahnasha join him.

"Back there, you suggested that we pin burgling the book on someone in the clan," Fendros said casually, if hesitantly. "I have begun wondering...who in the clan do you think actually deserves that? I've heard you speak that way against Vile's agents, but never about someone on our side."