The lady gave Elliot a narrowed look before nodding and quietly departing. It seemed that was enough to satisfy her, as she wanted nothing to do with whatever they were planning. 

“I’m glad to see we all agree here,” Kiara muttered. “Since you were once in the service of the Imperium, you mind telling me just what the Grand Summonings are?”

Elsewhere, Spencer wagged his finger knowingly at Jackson.

“Who do you think? Our little Catalyst and her mismatched gang.”