"Yeah, that's the plan." Luka says, regaining his lapsed composure. It helps when the waitress brings that drink over. "If you think he might start questioning your loyalties, don't be alone. He doesn't tolerate hints of wayward knights."

Luka keeps his hand on hers, making no effort to move it.

"We'll need his trust for as long as we can keep it. I don't want to think about what might happen if he turns against us all."