“Taking care of a concern that has been brought to his highness’ attention,” Handy said calmly. He turned his cloaked head back to the knights. “A matter that requires a bit of privacy, one would imagine.” He turned to look pointedly at the other griffon in the room. The human assumed it would be the duke. Karl frowned at the human but kept a calm composure, masking the dread he was feeling right now. He nodded at his two knights, who retreated back down the hallway. Henri waited until the servant gathered himself and left the room before speaking.