Janius' lips thinned. [i]"Understood,"[/i] he said with a nod. [i]"If you do not mind, I think Kaleeth and I should talk with Julan about this first. It is an honour for him to be given such an opportunity but if there is danger in the challenges ahead, there needs to be understanding between us."[/i] He looked to his son. [i]"Besides, I want to hear your opinion, Julan."[/i]

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"They have energy to spare," Fendros said when outside of the inn, bewildered. "At least this way there is a chance that father does not have to be there." He blew out a long breath as well.

With Ahnasha's request, Fendros let himself laugh darkly. "By all means. I'll make my way over to the vineyard and try to organise this...family dinner business." He looked over his shoulder. "Does that sound good to you, little one?"

Rhazii snapped himself out of distraction from something off to one side. "Yeah, I've been getting tense. Letting loose and going hunting would be nice." One of his ears pinned back and his face tightened with worry. "The way they spoke about me was a bit embarrassing."