"It would be more believable if I said you were doing it because you wanted to ask the elves for dessert while studying tonight, instead. I'll tell them I came to ask a question about my relic, see if you'd found anything in the library yesterday. You haven't, in case they ask." Mulciber mentioned coming to stand between the two women but off to the side. He withdrew his wand as Nina and Mia grasped forearms.