"It does not matter much how the general opinion is, I merely wish to know if I am within the general opinion or if, as usual, I am not."

Attiké gave Maurice a dry look, one eyebrow lifted. "Do not misunderstand my feelings on being an outsider. Merely because I want to know if I remain on the outside or have gained some footing into the group, does not mean that I am trying to fit in and regretting how I chose to maintain my memory.

"However I shall remind Kitta that your doorway is open."