"Then if you are kindly inclined," Inric says, "I would be interested to learn about the pre-Accord history of Sarayan." He is interested, too, even though the principle reason for asking is for Tiero's sake. Carianaya doesn't blink. "Indeed? I will see what can be arranged." Inric leads the way out of the reading room. He can't help glancing to the side where the faint bookwyrm kit noises had come from, but Tiero and his charge have vanished. Tiero makes his way thoughtfully to the kitchen, to be greeted by Mina. "Hey, Tiero. Did you hear anything useful?"