"It almost makes me sad to see you in a shirt" Orna said, teasing Tran a bit. "Still, it is better to travel with one on. Now, just take my hand and we'll be off."

After a while, Kos was still at it, going strong with the sit-ups. "How are you holding up, Sasha?" 

Veax worked in the fields for a while. After a few hours, he went back into the house for some lunch. 

"Lead the way, dear" Larek replied.