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“I do not know, that is why I am asking you.” He leaned forward ever-so-slightly while twisting his head questioningly. “Now, did you see lightning shoot up towards the sky?”

“I was inside for most of the day.”

Her face appeared of one of pure innocence.

“Yes, but did you see anything when you were walking the tunnels? Did you sit near the entrance?”

“I did sit near the entrance, and I saw much lightning when I sat there watching the storm.”

“Then you may have seen it.”

Glov was beginning to get agitated by the Witch’s working of words. She frowned as if she was lost, bringing her hand up to her chin in a thoughtful gesture.

“Seen what?”

“The lightning!” he roared, stepping closer.

She didn’t move, allowing him to roar in her face close enough that her hair lifted.

“Like I said, I saw lightning in the sky.”

Her hand came back to join the other behind her.

“Are you daft? Answer my question.”

Rurik gave him a warning growl. He didn’t appreciate him implying she was stupid when she was being fantastically clever.

“I have answered your questions. What else am I to do if you misinterpret me or are not listening?”

“Are you trying to say that you did not see the lightning that I saw?”

She smiled warmly. “Yes, that is exactly what I am trying to say.”

She had finally twisted the conversation to answer him without a single lie being uttered.

“Finally!” Glov yelled, darting his head in Rurik’s direction. “How do you put up with this Witch? She cannot even answer a simple question.”

“I often find her perplexing. Do not worry, you are not alone.” Rurik had to hide his humour and pretend to be angry with her. “Leave, Witch. You have upset him.”

“Do not bother, I wish to leave,” Glov huffed, moving around her with heavy footsteps as he stormed from the room. “I will go to Kalagian’s lair since he is also close by. Perhaps he saw it.”

Once Rurik knew it had been long enough that he was truly gone, he turned his head to her with a large grin forming.

“That was one of the most entertaining things I have witnessed. You must teach me how to irritate him into leaving.”

“I did not want to lie, but you told me I could not tell the truth.”

He nodded to show he understood.

“I must ask, have you ever done that to me?”

Had she spun a web of conversation her way without him knowing?

“Done what?” She giggled, immediately making him growl. “Perhaps a few times.”

“When?”

When had this amazing woman used such trickery against him?