章 64: Convincing Thorne

"What's on your mind?" he asked.

"I was just reflecting."

"Isn't that a solitary activity?"

"Wait, is there someone else here?"

"You're quite the comedian, Viktor."

"Regardless," I said, resurrecting the abandoned conversation, "it's a lucrative venture."

Thorne emitted an indescribable sound. I could tell Opal was suppressing several comments. Apparently, I have a knack for attracting people who consider me a fool, which probably reveals something profound about my character.

"So," I posed, "who do we assign to this?"

"I'm uncertain. We should likely go over there ourselves to evaluate the situation."

"I feared you might suggest that."