Inside a large reception hall—
Poof
The blue-skinned man sat down on a sofa in a relaxed, almost leisurely manner, as if he had been accustomed to visiting this place since childhood and saw nothing unfamiliar or threatening within it.
His defenses were lowered, his posture loose, and his expression calm, as though he was absolutely certain he was safe here, with no need for caution, vigilance, or restraint.
From that position, he cast a brief yet attentive glance around him, toward Morgana and Althera… both of them seated on sofas at the same level, to his right and left, without any attempt to elevate themselves above him or impose authority through position alone.
Before such a scene, one that carried no trace of arrogance or superiority toward someone who had come with the possibility of joining them, Blokan gave a slow, satisfied nod. "Good. Let me hear your offers."
