[And now there's the matter Emery was expecting Zelgadis to bring up. Except. The part about Zel pawning Emery off.]

...Ah. That explains the weird vibe I got when I came back.

[Emery hums, looking ahead.]

Most fae don't see humans enough to easily identify them, but the Hob looked pretty old so maybe he's more experienced than most. Sorry. I guess I've sprung surprises on you twice already without meaning to.