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Chapter 206 - Scheming

Bryan looked at him.

"I know that tone."

"What tone?"

"The tone of someone who is comparing official procedure to places where a person might hide."

Iri's expression sharpened.

Rohan leaned back.

"You both are becoming very difficult to deceive."

Bryan's face hardened, but unlike Maerin, he did not immediately lecture. He looked at Iri, then back at Rohan.

"You are thinking about stowing away."

Iri stared at him. "Rohan."

"I am thinking about many possibilities."

"No," she said, and the emotion in her voice startled him. "Do not soften it with clever words. Are you thinking about sneaking onto the merchant ship?"

Rohan looked between them.

He could lie.

He decided not to.

"Yes."

Iri closed her eyes briefly.

Bryan was very still.

Rohan spoke before either could.

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