Helheim hadn't been busy since the Black Mage's death. However, the demons residing at the lowest level of the labyrinth had been busy as if they were expecting important guests to arrive. The seven guardians of the labyrinth were also expected to show up anytime soon. It was a rare occasion to see them together, proving that what was about to happen was a big deal for the Court of Nevernight.
"Are you sure she'll be here soon?" The selkie guardian showed her sharp and uneven teeth to her fellow guardian.
Alice cracked an eye open and glanced at Katara. She looked paler than usual as she propped her elbow on the table and rested her head in one hand. She was dressed in a deep red robe, so dark one could easily mistaken it as black.
"You doubt Killian?" She asked in return.
Katara smiled and shrugged. "It's not that I don't believe him, but he sounded upset this time. Did something happen?"
