After a moment's silence, the questions came all at once.
"Arthur, where were you?" Iliyana asked, her eyes wide with concern.
"What happened after you passed out?"
"Weren't you supposed to be at Ares' sanctuary?" Elona added.
"Why did it take so long?" Emily joined in.
"Calm down!" Arthur said, raising his hands. "I'll explain everything. Just let me speak."
The room quieted, all eyes on him, waiting for answers.
"Why don't we all sit down? This might take a while." Arthur suggested.
Elona snapped her fingers, and five chairs appeared out of thin air. Arthur took the seat opposite his parents and sisters, who settled in, ready to listen.
