Samir's visible distress turns Devero's concern into alarm, and that's before Master speaks. When he reveals Lord Heber's request, the blood drains visibly from Devero's face.

He's had very few direct interactions with Lord Heber, and for that he has been very, very grateful. Just observing the man as he's attended Master Samir has been enough to make him thankful nearly every day of the fact that Samir claimed him on his arrival here.

"Y...yes sir," he says, swallowing thickly. "May I... may I ask why...?"