Calia did not share Ahnasha's humour. "It would be very difficult, I believe, to prove much of what you are claiming if what you say must be kept secret." Calia spoke with a careful pace. "I would prefer to give certain belief to things I [i]can[/i] know. Perhaps, before you all leave, I might see this...other form that you all are afflicted to assume?"

Monderyn lifted his elbows slightly when Newt grabbed his leg. His face twisted in sudden anger. "Get off!" he grunted through his teeth.

Janius' smile disappeared at the small outburst. While Monderyn was not raising his hands to strike, Janius recognised his hostility from the episode in the Imperial City. He squat down and held out his arms to Newt. "Come here, Newt, don't crowd Monderyn so much."