"Maybe next time." The Fire Griffon exchanged communication runes with her first, drawing Menadion's glare and ire. "I'll let you deal with the Council Verhen. I'm sorry, but we are not interested in whatever Narchat does.
"Only in Jorl. Call us the moment you spot him again, and we'll take care of Jorl and any ally he has. As for the tower, finder keeper." He said before bolting away with the rest of the storm.
"You know he's only after your bloodline, right?" Much to everyone's surprise, after the Griffons left, Crank spoke before Lith.
"I do." Solus sighed. "It's the Verhens' burden. Being Menadion's heir makes it even heavier."
"Look at the bright side." Crank reverted into a honey badger and patted her shoulder. "That son of a snake Phillard left us high and dry, and the Griffons returned him the favor. He missed his reward."
"Serves him right." Solus said with a chuckle. "Now what?"
