"He thought due to your Elder status, you might consider such a position beneath you," she admitted. "But not all of us who have been around the block are interested in climbing the social ladder. Especially given what an unforgiving drop that can come from it."
If Cian was going to join their little Hound coterie, he needed to be current. "Everyone's hoping it's a runaway, but we're not optimistic," she agreed. "I'm sure the Confluence will be glad to see you looking better. He was quite concerned."