After Nesta’s intervention, Cassian follows Rhys into his absolutely gorgeous study and they discuss Cassian’s work with the Illyrians. Thanks to Cassian’s success in avoid any rebellion, he gets a promotion! Yay, right? Wrong! Cassian is not thrilled with his latest task at all. Mor arrives to winnow Cassian and Nesta to the House of Wind but seems a bit upset. After Mor literally drops them off, Cassian and Nesta continue their verbal sparring all the way to Nesta’s door.
