<blockquote>"I left you an army at Ravanel. I was expecting at least a thank-you note."
"Writing letters isn’t my strong point," Damen said. "I brought you a hundred Akielons instead."
"I brought you a hundred Akielons," Laurent repeated. "I believe I now know how a cat owner feels when their pet presents them with three dead starlings on their doorstep."</blockquote>
