Like Fendros, Janius had assumed that Ahnasha would be completely open and honest with her family. That, unfortunately, was not the case. Janius gave a sympathetic look to Ahnasha and thought about what to say. After a moment, he surmised that Ahnasha had her reasons and he should respect them.

Janius extended a hand to Ahnasha's shoulder. "I'm sorry it went that way. What did you tell them?"

Not knowing what else to do to comfort his mother, Rhazii let go of Fendros' hand and hugged Ahnasha around the waist.

"Well, we apparently are opening a shop in Bruma now," Fendros said reservedly. He went up against the railing next to Ahnasha and leaned to speak to Janius properly. "Hunting supplies. The reason we're going to Senchal is because we are trying to find moonstone to make bows. We'll be writing them letters as well. There are a number of other details that we'll need to keep consistent as well."

"Hmm." Janius supposed that it could have been worse, but he could imagine Ahnasha's grief. "Is there anything we can do to help?"