Janius took a slow drink from his tea. He switched his eyes between Thorantilth and Kaleeth with curiosity about the new master hunter once more. He pursed his lips, noting to ask Kaleeth about it when they finished with Thorantilth. It would be rude to bring up here.

[i]"Thank you, Thorantilth,"[/i] Janius said. [i]"We know our welcome here is mixed. It has been reassuring to receive a warm welcome from you."[/i] He held his cup in both hands and gathered his words. [i]"So...How have you been faring these past years? Has anything else changed since we were last amongst the village?"[/i]

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S'nashi's happiness was rather infectious. Fendros couldn't help but grin and even Rhazii, nervous and subdued though he was, had a small smile as well.

"Hello grandmother," Rhazii said. It felt odd to call someone he hardly knew by that name. "How are you?" It felt redundant to ask but it he said it by reflex.

"It's wonderful to see you again, S'nashi," Fendros added. "I hope the road kind to you all."