At the presbyter's command, the Omega turned around without even bothering to salute. But he had only taken a few steps when he froze stiffly and turned awkwardly to Cecelia. "Presbyter Cecelia, excuse me," he said, "I've just remembered, Lord Frank's not here... Perhaps you can leave a message that I can take?"

Cecelia rolled her eyes. Omega's acting was really bad. Cecelia could tell at a glance that he had just received an order through Caroline's mind link and had to leave her.

"Caroline's really not here?" Cecelia asked, her hands resting on her waist.

Omega could only smile ruefully.

"Presbyter Cecelia, she's really not here."

"All right."

Cecelia...