Only the fact that Ofdensen has been their manager for a long time-and therefore has seen and caused a lot of bloodshed-kept him from thinking that Nathan made it up.

As it is, he still headdesked before writing his response.

It's no trouble at all, Nathan. You can stay with me while the elves clean it up.

Yes, Ofdensen knew it'd only take minutes to an hour, but surely they could pretend it'd take a few days?