"I said you stay here," hissed Marius, under his breath. "Or do you want me to explain him why I let you go after he's done with Rafale?"

Looking across at a guard for as long as he could tear his eyes away from the duel, the Captains snapped his fingers impatiently. "Jenkels. Holstadt. Do as the man says. The Doctor, and the temples."

Giving distracted salutes, the two men set off, pushing through the crowd until their way was clear enough to break into a run...