"We'll speak again, champion," Gro-Tagnud said. He did not have any further chance to react to Meesei's sudden dangerous excursion. "Keep me updated. We'll be ready to move within the week, once the marshalling is completed."

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Rhazii genuinely smiled. "I might try that. I think I get it more, now. Thank you, Aunt Kaleeth."

He stood and stepped around the table to give Kaleeth a good, firm hug. When he let her go, he looked in the general direction of the egress to the square. "I should see if my unit is mustering training now." He looked to Kaleeth. "But, I'm feeling a lot better about my chances now. I really appreciate it."