“I do appreciate the enthusiasm, but you’re investigating the Bestiary, not leading an assault on the ancient Kingdom of Troy,” Adion said, smiling. “However, you’ve done well with your choice of teammates. Thank you for not making me already regret this decision.” He chuckled, then switched back to his more serious self. “You’ll now be liaising with Nomura and Tobe on the next steps, and you’ll be reporting to me on a daily basis. Are we clear?”
They all nodded while doing secret high fives. They were all young, in their twenties, with a shared taste for smart jackets and starchy cream pants—like snotty Ivy League undergrads with magical abilities. Briefly reminded of the obnoxious characters I’d dealt with back in prep school, I shifted my focus back to Wyatt, who was watching the whole
