Adrien smiled and nodded; at the other side of the table, Valerion waved his hand once more, and the table was cleared. He slowly stood up: "Now, I am sorry, but I must retreat to my tower --".

"Oh! Of course", Adrien exclaimed. He sprang up from the armchair and started walking towards the door to the west tower as Valerion went the opposite way. He turned around and bowed slightly. "Good night, then".

"Good night, Adrien".