Hill could only ask List to invite Mage Hogan to the study for a meeting.
Although he had guessed that Mage Santos secretly had descendants, he never thought he would hide his wife and child in Reyes.
He turned to glance at the curious Alice and waved her couch to the floor-to-ceiling window at the far end of the study, "Alice, you can listen in, but do not interrupt, okay?"
"Yes, Hill's Dad!" Alice smiled happily, thinking Hill would send her back downstairs!
Being humane does have its benefits.
Alice was certain that when she became more mature and composed, she could sit near Hill's Dad and partake in such serious matters.
List soon brought in Mage Hogan.
"It's been a long time, Mage Hogan, it's really a surprise," Hill said lightly.
"Respected Mage Fran..."
Hill immediately stopped him, "Please call me Polanio! That was a maternal surname used to conceal my identity, no longer suitable for use now."
