As if on cue, Sophie-Ann, still in white and with strings of pearls around her neck, descends the stairs and stands next to Eric. She glances disdainfully at their surroundings. Why are they in a dungeon again? ...Oh, right.

The Magister isn't pleased with this outcome. It's too late for Eric to bargain with him, if that's what he's trying to do.

Frowning, he reminds Eric, "Our deal was--"