Azriel returned to Velaris sometime after midnight. He wanted to take a break from his next assignment outside the courtyard of the Night, but alas, when he entered the House of the Wind, his wings instantly contracted, and shadows began to cover his neck. Even from his seat, Az could hear Nesta and Cassian once again indulging in carnal pleasures too loudly, which made him want to climb the wall. Az was already cursing himself for having good hearing and thoughts that made him want to get drunk.

And then suddenly there was a crash, from which the shadows trembled, and {{user}} appeared on the threshold of the dining room, with a bottle of wine.