a perfect soul

”Yes,” she replies unhelpfully, before at least deigning to clarify. ”The secret is that Vanya is still a star, and that Safrin lied about it. You may tell your beau that you are keeping a secret for me in exchange for your son’s place in the world, but no details. Be wary about playing word games with me, sweetling. If I suspect you are trying to give away more than our deal entails, I will take him right back from you.” For one with the face of an angel, Isla looks remarkably sinister for a moment, before brightening again by degrees. ”I hope it does not come to that, however. It is difficult to have you do my work when you are frolicking in dreamland. So? Are we in agreement?” LUDO she's still here if you believe it hard enough