Fendros guffawed. "You know, he might deserve a slap in the face, but beating him halfway to death probably wouldn't help him learn." His grin lowered into a smile. "It has been a long time. He may indeed have changed for the better. Perhaps I'll talk to him at the wedding."

Fendros strode on with optimism. The temple wasn't far to walk.

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Sabine dearly wished she knew at least as much about the book as Meesei did. Meesei's lack of confidence in her tone did not help either. "If you do that, is there a way we can help? I do not want you to go alone."