Pleasing Discourse

“I, for once, are astounded. I never heard that this Rick was part of our family.” Marcus said after returning the empty glass to the passing waitress and had another one. “Hm. Where is he by the way?”

“He’s on a trip with his friends.” Gilt said without returning a look. He was passively looking down. The squabbles between the brothers must have bored him. “He should be away in the mean time for about two to three weeks.”

“It may be for the best for the young one to stay away from all of this mess.” Marcus said. “We don’t want to take away his innocence for what might happen tonight.”

“I couldn’t agree more, but…” Verus said. Marcus brows cocked skeptically. “Nothing will happen tonight. I can assure you, Gilt.”