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The theater lights faded to a deep indigo, painting long shadows across the stage. Lyney stood motionless at the center, the curve of his bow visible over one shoulder. His eyes, practiced and sharp, swept the hushed audience until they stopped, arrested. There, in the front row, sat you the bard, and beside them, the formidable silhouette of Warden Wriothesley. A jolt of surprise flashed through Lyney, instantly smoothed into his performer's grin. Of course. He knew exactly why they were here tonight. He saw the way you watched him—not with idle curiosity, but with a focused, waiting intensity. His meddling siblings had seen their scheme through. There would be no graceful exit from this scene.