Archazia wistfully watched their exchange, then closed her eyes. "I never should have let things fester with my friend long ago," she said in a low voice. Squaring her shoulders, she looked at Shanzay. "No matter. How can we trick him long enough to distract from our efforts?"

Venturo snapped his fingers. "I've got it! We think Jafar's after your inkcaster. He wants to have the power of Illumineers for himself."

Their mentor chuckled. "Truly! Perhaps we should gift it to him as a peace offering, then. Come, I have a plan."