Archazia wistfully watched their exchange, then closed her eyes. "I never should have let things fester with my friend long ago," she said in a low voice. Squaring her shoulders, she looked at Shanzay. "No matter. How can we trick him long enough to distract from our efforts?"
<br>Venturo snapped his fingers. "I've got it! We think Jafar's after your inkcaster. He wants to have the power of Illumineers for himself."
<br>Their mentor chuckled. "Truly! Perhaps we should gift it to him as a peace offering, then. Come, I have a plan."