Valdis crossed her arms and cocked a hip, staring down the mage with a look of pure skepticism. "You know Solomon Wreath better than I, but I think you underestimate the depth of my ability to alienate people."

She was partly kidding, but she knew deep down that it was the truth, even if it wasn't on purpose.

"But if you think he may help," She continued, "then I will ask."

They needed to understand the change that had taken place, that much was certain, but the next question was how they would even begin.