After the meeting with the Council about the serious problem of the five deaths in the territory of the Vincardine was done it was already late in the afternoon. Though the participants of the meeting were given tea and snacks, Augustus and Theodora insisted the Council members have lunch with them but the Council refused, saying they had to take care of other business too.
"Hello, Lord Augustus!" Douglas stood up to greet as soon as the Council members left.
He was eager to jump at the chance to meet the Council members and show his charm but Theodora directed him against it. She knew that it was not the right time and Douglas had to comply with her with the thought that better luck next time.
Augustus's face hardened a bit with annoyance but he masked it instantly. "Hello, Douglas. What brought you here?" He came straight to the point.
Douglas smiled. "I came to meet you, Lord Augustus. Can we have a word together in private?"
