’Balls to that, you sort out your own goddamn wizard bullshit.’ ”I will consider it…” Handy said noncommittally. He bowed slightly to the lords before eventually leaving the room, Tanismore following behind, admirably keeping his beak shut throughout the exchange. Karl waited until the servant closed the doors as the human left before turning to regard the sad sight of the count. In truth, he knew he should be angrier than he was at the bird, but he just couldn’t muster it.