She stared at Vassara while she finished coming through the door.
The two behind her moved into position without even glancing around, which told me they'd done this routine in more than a few rooms. They had the same kind of tired they'd come in with. It hadn't changed. It didn't look like it changed often.
"My name is Brenne, from the Order of the Unceasing Watch," she said to the room.
Her eyes stayed on Vassara when she did.
"And I have to say, this situation has been a concern of ours since we heard about it."
Vassara stared back at her.
"Good morning," she said.
She said it the way you say it to someone when you've already measured the room and decided it is your responsibility.
"We need to be part of this conversation," Brenne said. "A mortal city here, in this kind of—"
"What has your order done in the Abyss?" Vassara asked.
Brenne stopped.
"I'm sorry?"
