Before Darian could continue, the door opened again. Varek returned carrying a wide tray with several cups, a pot of something warm, and a small assortment of pastries, and he wasn't alone this time. A woman walked in behind him.
Trafalgar recognized her almost immediately. Maris, Darian's older sister. It had been years since he had last seen her, and he hadn't expected her to appear in the middle of this meeting. More importantly, Maris was one of the few people who knew the truth behind what had happened inside House Thal'zar all those years ago. She had known enough to cause serious problems, and she had chosen to stay quiet.
Darian looked toward her. "You made it. Good timing. We were just about to get to the interesting part."
Maris gave him a brief look before her attention came to rest on Trafalgar, and whatever ease she'd carried through the door went out of her the moment it did.
