When Alex and Olive finally entered the dining room, all eyes were upon them. Alex sat on a chair and stared blankly at the food on the table. Olive put a slice of bread in his hands and said, “Eat this, Alex. Your friends told me you didn’t even eat lunch in your rush to arrive here. It will be a while before the dinner is ready, so it’s best if you put something in your stomach. Grief doesn’t give you strength, you know?”
Alex took a small bite and faced James Macdonald. “I am sorry for bringing you here to such a sad event. I hope you enjoy visiting these lands tomorrow while I go to the Chamber of Lords. There is much to see, and if you have any doubts, I am sure Miss Olive can explain everything. Or at least, the not secretive bits, because there are some methods and ingredients that
