As soon as I had turned back around from asking to go to my rooms, Lord Glade excused himself and returned to training.
The High Lord came back a short time later. He tried and failed to hide his anger at the fact that we weren't still talking.
High Lord Volanti, Lady Brook, and I watched Lord Glade train for the next hour. However, Lord Glade's breaks were short and he made no moves to talk to me, which further incised High Lord Volanti.
I didn't particularly like Lord Glade, but I wasn't entirely heartless either, so I began to make appreciative comments about him to Lady Brook. She remained impassive but High Lord Volanti seemed to soften a little.
Finally, after an hour, I begged was allowed to return to my rooms.
I swiftly changed and pulled off my ring of illusion. Then, donning a cloak, I left the palace.
