Chapter 51

• When Alex and Olive finally entered the dining room, all eyes were upon them. Alex sat on a chair and stared blankly at the food on the table. Olive put a slice of bread in his hands and said, “Eat this, Alex. Your friends told me you didn't even eat lunch in your rush to arrive here. It will be a while before the dinner is ready, so it's best if you put something in your stomach. Grief doesn't give you strength, you know? "
• Alex took a small bite and faced James Macdonald. “I am sorry for bringing you here to such a sad event. I hope you enjoy visiting these lands tomorrow while I go to the Chamber of Lords. There is much to see, and if you have any doubts, I am sure Miss Olive can explain everything. Or at least, the not secretive bits, because there are some methods and ingredients that we can't disclose to any outsider, whoever that might be.”
• Is it because you don 't want other people to imitate you?"