"I just made the logical connection between Lucifer and Lord Vile," Solomon said, half wryly and half grimly. "We've got rather a lot more work to do than I originally thought. And if it means I have to beat Skulduggery's head in with my cane, which, by the way, I have actually done before, I will."

That was a promise. Skulduggery wasn't going to get away with be an idiot this time around. He had too many people looking out for him, all of whom were perfectly willing to inflict some bodily harm if that's what it took to get things through his thick, yet hollow, skull.

Solomon continued on, saying nothing until they reached the staff-room, feeling for the handle. "I'm going back to the Sanctuary," he said bluntly almost as soon as the door was open. "I'm going to need you, Vex. Are you coming too, Reveller?"

He quirked his eyebrow at the other Elder. He'd pretend nothing happened if Ravel would.