The initial formalities complete, the dignitaries from both clans file off to one side, heading for a more comfortable room in which to discuss the relationship between their two clans. Now more people emerge from the nexus building, and the Seth-Varouin clan members come forwards to meet them. Inric notices Anvar among them. He turns to go down, but finds his way blocked by two unfortunately familiar faces, sneering up at him from the stairs to the meeting ground below. "Oh look," says the closest one, "it's the scholar."