At least the one question Citan asked was the kind of thing one could expect from the situation. Armand shook his head. "No, I'm not. Not exactly. But I don't think it will wear off. It's been nearly a whole day, and I still can't... say anything but the absolute truth."

He simply didn't think taking a day off would change anything. "I have too many plans. I don't wish to waste time, yours or mine. And if I'm not here, who knows what Alec will say or do?"

With this effect, Armand realized he'd have to learn to curb his tendency to ramble when he was nervous or stressed. It could get him into quite a bit of trouble.