1842 Brothers at Arms (Part 2)

"We should make one for you, then. I'm certain that you have plenty of admirers." Elina said.

Lith was about to dismiss the idea with an excuse when the waiters added another chair and set the table for one more person.

"I reserved for four, but my father is not going to make it." He said. "We aren't expecting anyone else. I'm sorry for the inconvenience."

"Your words hurt me deeply." A familiar voice came from the entrance of the restaurant, behind Lith's seat.

His eyes went ablaze, Elina turned pale while Solus tried and failed to take her communication amulet out of the pocket dimension.

"Hello, brother." Orpal said while walking toward the empty seat. "Mother, I see you have aged well. Aren't you going to introduce me to this young maiden I've heard so much talking about?"

Lith stood up, trying to conjure War but he failed as well.