"Of that I have no doubt. I remain in danger so long as I linger here, as well," He reminded gently. "She knows of my power, and ever her paranoia grows." Which meant that really he was left with little choice, her eye would turn to him before long. Of course he would return, he always did, and he had little reason to stay away anymore. This had become a home to him, strangely enough.

As foreign as the idea was to the wingly. "Do not draw attention to yourself during my absence, I fear we have waited too long to address this issue. I only hope that King Albert will be able to turn aside his grudges in this time of crisis." Albert was nothing if not logical, Lloyd was hinging on that.