blue coat. He couldn't forgive himself for not noticing or sensing him in the room earlier in the shop. He wondered what skills the wizard might have used to escape his senses. But then again, he doesn't look like a typical mage. He thought while looking at the stiffly seated boy. He is more muscular, has smoother movements, better reflexes. He tilted his head slightly, trying to figure out this conundrum. Knowing essentially nothing about the boy, he couldn't find anything to help him discover what skills Draco was hiding behind a mask of calm.
-I thought you should have been back in town by now.- James shuddered hearing his master's voice. He didn't notice that he had completely switched off and immersed himself in his own thoughts. He concentrated on listening while observing and carefully jotting down everything in his mind. He didn't want to lose anything from this conversation.-When I was with you last time you said you were leaving for a week, and you came back after more than a month.-The blacksmith waved a powerful hand.
-I've been a bit busy in Dagos.- Bleist took a sip from the chalice standing in front of him.-A few things came up that I had to help Hugo with, so I didn't have much of a holiday left.-He smiled slightly, but didn't look as if he regretted that things had turned out this way rather than that.
-Since when have you been such a workaholic Darius?- Fiora looked intently at her guests waving her gaze from one to the other. Draco looked more tense than before. He sat stiffly and glanced discreetly at his master from time to time. His movements lacked the earlier fluidity he had displayed a floor below with sword in hand. He is not used to such situations. It flashed through James' mind.
-It may be surprising, but contrary to various rumours, I do work sometimes,- replied the mage calmly.
-There has been a lot going on in the city lately,- Angus began enthusiastically.- There were rumours that Ambassador Othis wanted to do something in secret
