[ That's not an answer. It's not just not an answer, but it's not an answer, which means there's clearly more to it and she's not going to spout off a lie for the sake of it. Gansey, who prizes honesty very highly, appreciates that.

And now, something changes in his face. It's subtle, but it's there in the fire that shrinks back from his eyes, or the way his smile turns less personal and more polished. Like a little part of himself has been shut behind a door, and the door has Glendower's name on it. ]

World history. It's one of my favourite topics. Which is interesting, now you mention it, since I'm not even sure how relevant it's going to be here. My version is mismatched, it's clear.

And my Henrietta is missing, but there's De Chima, instead. I won't pretend it isn't jarring.