[ Ambrose is equally frazzled, which is no surprise to anyone who has been around the castle. The appearance of his sister has deepened the lines around his face and pulled his lips further downward than his usual frown. A meeting with Stephen is a welcome excuse to separate himself from her.

As expected, Stephen gets right to the point. ]

I had a feeling you were up to something.

[ His grouchiness isn't reserved for Stephen. ]

It was only because you weren't found at the Castle that we didn't raise the alarm.

[ Ambrose crosses his arms. ]

So you found something.