Summary[]
The day has come for Anafiel Delaunay to meet with Barquiel L'Envers, but the agreement has terms: Phèdre nó Delaunay and Alcuin nó Delaunay must come as well, along with an escort of L'Envers men-at-arms. Delaunay reluctantly agrees and they leave for the L'Envers country estate located just outside the City of Elua. Joscelin Verreuil accompanies them as well.
After arriving at the estate, they are taken to the receiving room. Barquiel enters and demands to know why he should forgive Delaunay for what he said about his deceased sister Isabel L'Envers. They discuss Edmée de Rocaille Rocaille, Isabel, and Delaunay's vow. Alcuin reveals the identity of Isabel's murderers. Barquiel and Delaunay come to an agreement, and Barquiel implies that he's going to go after the Stregazza. He dismisses Phèdre, Alcuin, and Joscelin so he can speak with Delaunay privately, sending them to the kitchen for a meal. While there, Joscelin speculates loudly about Delaunay's identity, but Phèdre and Alcuin tell him to be quiet.
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Locations[]
- City of Elua
- Delaunay's townhouse
- L'Envers country estate