'Now to business.'
He exhaled and cleared his mind, his expression turning serious.
Turning slightly, he saw Valentine watching him with a sad expression, clearly unhappy that the smile he wore earlier was now gone.
"It's time to get back to the pressing matters. I'd like your thoughts on a few things," Malakai said.
Valentine sighed and floated closer, nodding.
First and foremost, Malakai decided to address the most confusing matter.
The Sovereign.
"Why do you think he helped me?" Malakai asked.
He had a few assumptions of his own, but nothing concrete. Still, he wanted to hear Valentine's thoughts. The man had been right about Varnel once, there was no harm in trying again.
"Honestly, I can't say for sure. Just looking at that man frightens me. I can't even tell what he's thinking," Valentine replied.
"Understandable," Malakai nodded.
Most couldn't even look the Sovereign in the eye. The weight of his gaze alone could drive someone mad.
