The morning came quicker than Darius would have liked. When he finally dragged himself into the dining hall it was past breakfast time, but he found it waiting for him on the table. After a short while, Othis entered the room with blackened eyes.
-Good morning - the Ambassador murmured, searching with his eyes for a pot of strong coffee -I'm sorry about yesterday, I fell asleep before I knew it - he smiled weakly while pouring himself the black liquid -How did the meeting with his aunt go?
-I must admit that it was better than I could have expected, but at the same time I found out that she is a bit overprotective.- Bleist nodded his thanks to his friend as he placed a cup of coffee in front of him.-I managed to get everything done, although I came back quite late.-He tilted his head watching Hugo drink his coffee gulping.-I also learned something interesting.-He added while watching Othis pour himself another cup.
-Even more interesting?- Asked Othis suddenly more animated and less sleepy than a second earlier.-The boy is very surprising, isn't he?
-Draco is truly remarkable in this respect.- Darius smiled as he watched strong curiosity appear on his friend's face.-However, this time I found out something about you.-He saw Othis's face suddenly grow tenser and slightly paler.
-What happened?- asked his friend a little frightened.
-You've talked.- stated Bleist indifferently as he watched the blood drain from the Ambassador's face.
-I blabbed?- Hugo's voice trembled a little.-What and to whom? What happened yesterday?-He looked genuinely horrified.
-Gizel questioned you about everything concerning Draco.- Darius spoke as indifferently as possible, and he enjoyed such banter.-You spilled literally everything to her.
-But...- Othis didn't know what to say.-This...I...I'm sorry.- He muttered abashed.-This shouldn't have happened.
-Oh, don't worry.- Bleist waved his hand slightly.-She would have found out sooner or later anyway, although knowing her it would have been sooner rather than later. There's nothing to talk about.- He bared his teeth as he watched the relief painted on his friend's face.- However, there is something worse.- He
