"Ah, Numair," Duke Baird greeted the mage, who bowed in greeting, and ushered him into the wing. "I've been expecting you."
Numair smiled, but looked confused. "Have I been dipping into your stores too often?" He laughed. "Your staff could just tell me no—"
The Duke stopped, abruptly, and turned to the other man. "Has no one told you?"
"Told me what?" Their confusion was equally matched.
"Daine; she's here. She was brought in two days ago. Unicorn—" He tried to elaborate, but the mage had already pushed his way into the wing.