Not exactly. [ It's damage control, which is adjacent. ] I've left you rather out of the loop, Palemedes, and I am beginning to realize that does none of us any good. It's easy for me to fall into old habits... I'm a bit out of my element, here.

[ He gestures, vaguely, as though here might indicate being among strangers or simply being on a planet. ]

Viktor came to talk with me about Lyctorhood. [ That hangs for a beat, to let it sink in. He's genuinely curious to what degree Palamedes had intended this. ] I shared a bit about the history... and the rationale behind the trials at Canaan House. It's information Harrowhark and Ianthe have held for a while now.

[ Maybe they discussed it is implied, as though Harrow or Ianthe would tell anyone anything. ]