It seems that Aurum's four aides have fairly good memories as they seem to remember seeing me before though surprise is still evident on their faces. I only kept eye contact for a few seconds before looking down on the table and lowering the wine glass I am holding.
Lowering my wine glass was a pre-determined signal so at the same time the wine glass was placed back in the table, Samir and Laerad appeared beside me as if they teleported out of nowhere. Their role is to present my gift to the birthday celebrant.
I giggled on how dramatic their entrance was. They are dressed as if they are going to war to get rid of love rivals. The guards and mages were immediately alerted as to how two grown men can just appear inside the palace without any disturbances coming from the protective barrier. I raised my hand to stop their approach and explained that they have been with me all this while but on high level stealth spells.
