"With this token, your life in the academy will be far better than it would otherwise be. Either way, just follow me silently for a moment. While we might control this area, it still theoretically belongs to the empire so it's better not to probe the nest with unnecessary words and names."
As annoying as it was to have all his question put for later once again, Fen could understand the need for those basic precautions. Given the earlier announcement of the man, the veil that covered all the truth from the young man would most likely be lifted once they would safely board one of the many boats that travelled up and down the river, where no one would be realistically able to eavesdrop what they would be talking about.
