Damon received them in the courtyard accompanied by Aurelia, Aria, and Jian Yue.
Ester had been invited.
Ester had refused.
"If either of them wants to examine you, say no," were her words before leaving for the infirmary.
Damon considered the recommendation reasonable.
Orven inclined his head slightly.
"Damon."
"Orven."
The historian looked toward Aurelia.
"Aurelia of Valcair."
She raised an eyebrow.
"You know who I am."
"I work with historical archives."
"That doesn't answer how you know who I am."
"Your name appears in documents predating the formal foundation of the Scarlet Order."
Damon looked at her.
"You're in the Order's archives."
"I appear in many archives."
"That sounds concerning."
"It usually is."
Saela interrupted.
"Can we discuss biographies later?"
She placed one of the boxes on a stone table.
"I want to confirm the access conditions."
Aria answered immediately.
