The lodging for Bloodfall had been arranged by Leo Joyce's men. It was clear these weren't last-minute preparations, but arrangements made well in advance.
Recalling the rumors about Leo Joyce being prudent and meticulous, both Claire Chapman and Paige Summers felt they were probably true. He wasn't even certain they would come to Southreach, yet he had accommodations ready for them... He truly thought of everything.
So, when Leo Joyce's men came the next day to escort them to a meeting, neither Claire Chapman nor Paige Summers was surprised.
It just so happened, however, that the timing was complicated.
As soon as they had settled in the previous day, an excited Lennie had gone out despite the darkness to contact his old friends. Several of them had already arranged to meet with Paige Summers today.
This was Paige Summers's primary goal, so of course she couldn't cancel.
Claire Chapman had no objection. She made an excuse and went with Leo Joyce's men by herself.
