"They are planning something. What do you know?" Marcus asked Esmond who sat at his desk, cleaning a series of knives that were dyed crimson.
"Many nobles have been compromised. I found the book in some of their houses. The Avenging Sons work for Mother, and the assassin, based on your description, is Mother's personal bodyguard." Esmon d didn't look up when talking, but Marcus took no disrespect from it.
"That's not what I'm talking about and you know it." Esmond finally dropped the rag and knife in his hand turning towards him. His dead eyes stared deep into Marcus' soul, seemingly revealing every secret he held. "Please. I can't disappoint His Majesty anymore." He curled his fists and said with a pained expression.
"The speech, ignore it." Have enough go to make it seem like you are taking it seriously but hold back. Thanks to Abdul, Adrian got a bit more on her personality that we couldn't know. She is a cunning woman. It's a trick."
