"Huh," he said after she swept out. "Didn't even have to burn her."

He places a finger against the table. When he lifted it, there was a scorch mark. He smacked his lips together and then finished up all the tea and food left on the table. He left crumbs everywhere rather than let his mask catch it all.

When the foodstuffs was gone, Athos disappeared into the back of the library.