President Lenormand gestured for Shade to sit. A fire burned in the reception room, while blue skies and white clouds lay beyond the window. Compared to the day Shade had been invited to the island, not only was the weather much better today, but President Lenormand was in a far better mood as well:
"Whatever the case, you truly provided tremendous help this time. There are some things I cannot say too much about, but last night, while controlling that other person, you shattered the greatest number of seals. Not only we, but The Church will remember this favor."
Shade repeatedly shook his head.
"You are being too polite. Though I am merely an ordinary man, I know that you are protecting this world."
President Lenormand became even more pleased with Shade.
"Duchess Galina said that once matters here were over, you were to return to Tobesk immediately. The island is no longer safe, so Mr. Hamilton, I apologize for not leaving you time for a vacation. May we send you back shortly?"
"Of course. I think I will have opportunities to come here again in the future. The Fatu People's town left a deep impression on me, and the scenery of the City of Time Wheels was quite lovely as well."
President Lenormand then accepted a suitcase from another diviner who had accompanied him.
"The Association owes you a favor. In addition, please accept this."
The suitcase looked quite large, but it held only three items. The first was a familiar golden button, representing the right to receive free divinations at any branch of the Seer Association in the future. Shade already had one in his possession.
The second was a small bottle of purple potion. Seeing Shade's curious gaze, President Lenormand explained:
"Give this to Queen Diana. Have