Felix Caelus

"We didn't just meet," Felix adds. There's a little more color in his face, but it's sunk in what conversation they're having and he's giving everyone uncertain looks as he rejoins the discussion.

"This is extraordinary," Nereus says, peering at Jim and shaking his head.

"But true," says Stratos. "Father, you must understand why all of this demands secrecy. The things Felix and I have been studying must not fall into the wrong hands."

"Of course." He agrees with that immediately, almost on reflex. Still. He's frowning at Jim. Secrecy being the watchword, bringing a new husband home from another plane is a very dubious venture... but why they'd take such a risk is already obvious. Much too late to argue even if he wanted to.

Of all the questions he wants to ask, Nereus can't guess how many will go unanswered. He reaches across the table, however, extending a hand toward Jim's palm up. "May I... ah. Examine your energies, for a moment?"