Phew, they'd been correct. It seemed Miss Sykes was in no inclination to continue to be the spokesperson. She'd turned away. From behind her shoulder, Declan caught a glimpse of the creature's grin. Creepy. He didn't like this at all. Without more discussion, the answer to the second question was promptly answered by another. This man was of the same station as he, that was clear.

If he could pipe up with his ideas, Declan certainly could. Without waiting for someone to make a decision regarding the question, he spoke boldly from the back of the group, "How do we reverse the fog and get magic back?"