Deacon seemed eager to move to another topic, which suited Finn fine.
But before Finn could ask his next question — about what they did here all day, or what Thalia was looking for in that book — Deacon spoke first.
"You must be reeling right now," he said casually. "You're doing a remarkable job covering it up, but..." He tapped the corner of his golden eye. "These can't be deceived."
Finn immediately became wary.
Deacon walked closer, his expression curious rather than hostile, but Finn felt his guard raise nonetheless.
I was right about this guy… He's the most dangerous one here!
"That short exchange," Deacon continued, "that split second when you seemed to follow Casmir's movement despite the space widening between you..." He tilted his head. "That's what's causing your disorientation right now, isn't it?"
Finn kept silent.
But Deacon continued as if he didn't need a response. As if the answer was already visible to him.
