Dinner was soon over, and one by one the advisors said their good nights to the twins and left, while the servants cleared the plates. Alliene stood up,
"Come," She said in a voice of cold command, "The study awaits our presence."
The twins nodded and stood. Alae turned to Sylquis,
"If you wish to take Arlyth to bed, we will wait for your arrival before we begin."
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