Pollina laughed at the expression on Mr. Lochrin’s face. She knew he liked a good puzzle to solve, and this box certainly would give him a bit of a challenge. Or perhaps her skills with enchanted artifacts weren’t as strong as his and he would have it to her by the next morning. She certainly wouldn’t be surprised if that were true.

“I really do appreciate it. I’ll await your bill in the meantime.” She returned, and motioned to his meal. “Your dinner’s on me, and I’ll let the waitresses know on my way upstairs.”