Fenris tosses the ball and catches it, then fakes a throw that gets him a half-start and then a dirty look from the dog. "Smart boy," he says approvingly, and throws again.

When the dog has peeled off, he looks at Inessa, darkening visibly. "I am familiar with Valerius. He was in attendance on occasion when Danarius had... 'get togethers'. His estate is in the Upper City with many of the other Magisters' homes."