Yenaro makes irritating conversation.

Ivan appears at the top of the stairs and nearly staggers down them.

"Lord Vorpatril," says Yenaro. "You had a long tour. Did you see everything?"

"Everything," says Ivan, nearly hissing. "Even the light."

"I'm... so glad." Yenaro takes the excuse to leave them for a calling guest across the room.

"Get us the hell out of here," Ivan murmurs into Miles's ear, "I think I've been poisoned."