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[color=f7976a]“An Astorio of a lesser branch and a headhunter for the Council.”[/color] Varis replied absently as the [i]discussion[/i] drew his attention. Varis would have more information once he put his inquiries out but the Astorio didn't rank high on his list of priorities and Varis didn't imagine that would change. Varis sighed again, a long suffering sigh of intellectual decency. What was it with these neanderthals and their constant disrespect of the sanctity of educational space? He stepped to the bottom of the stairs, clearing his throat loudly.

[color=f7976a]“If you are intending to continue your discussion with your pet, I insist you continue it outside of my lecture hall where you forgot your manners, Count Astorio.”[/color]Varis reprimanded Victor as red creeped into the edges of his eyes. [color=f7976a]“As for you Mr. Spellman, I recommend you watch your behavior while under investigation. Your family and your business depend on it.”[/color] Varis snapped at Aaron. [color=f7976a]“Boy, you will escort Mr. Alderman to the dining hall immediately. This is not an arena. I will not tolerate this behavior again.”[/color] He shook his head as he turned back to Eris and continued with their discussion as if nothing happened 

[color=f7976a]“Unfortunately, I feel you would enjoy him far too much to train him properly. I believe it's best he stay with me; although, you are more than welcome to visit him if you wish.”[/color] Varis returned the egg to his briefcase and started powering down the computer. [color=f7976a]“Walk with me for a while after this. I'm sure you're interested in getting your fingers on your poor mage but I'll only keep you for a bit. I've the dubious pleasure of hosting the Academy's Chaend and there is nearly a year's worth of work to do in far less than that so I'll be handling that during this intermission. We'll have more time when we go into town later anyways.”[/color] He shrugged on his coat and snapped shut the case. [color=f7976a]“Now tell me, what delayed your arrival? I know you fancy the fashionably late statement but two days seems excessive.”[/color]