One of Ivona's eyebrows shot up. "And you expect them to honor whatever placating deal they've fed us?" Grow up, Clive. Please. "I wouldn't put it past the Magician to pull a prank of this nature, just to see what trouble he can stir up."

She eyed him a bit sternly. "However, the Turkish ambassador is a reputed power-mongerer, which is of even more concern, if the Arcana has begun 'branching out'."