Chapter 46
"Why did you do it?"
"You were right. I wanted to find out about that…potion you were talking about."
"The sleeping potion?"
"No, the other one. The Sui Coginito-thing."
"Sui Cognitione Nocentibus. It'll keep you safe."
"How?"
"It'll let us know if you get hurt."
"You could just ask."
"Would you tell us?" I hesitate. "Exactly. That's why we're using the Sui Cognitione Nocentibus."
"What if I say no?"
"Why would you say no?"
"What if I don't want you knowing?"
"Why wouldn't you want that?"
"What if I want my privacy?"
"We have an obligation, Vince. We have to do whatever keeps you safest, whether you like it or not." He studies me. "Something's wrong. You're hiding something. What are you hiding?"
"Nothing, I'm not hiding anything!"
"Don't lie to me, Vincent. What are you hiding?"
"Nothing!"
"If you don't tell me, I'll find out for myself."
"What do you mean? I'm not hiding anything!"
"Ostende Serinissimam Repens Sui Ipsius Iromeritus."
"What was that? What did you do?" He glares at me.
"Bed. Now. We'll talk later." Saboo says in a voice I've never heard him use. Like he's holding back an unimaginable amount of anger. I turn and leave quickly, terrified.