"Those are both good," Janius said. "I'll give you one more from what you said before, you may not infect her. Now, there's one more I'm thinking of that is very important. If one thing leads to another, where else will you have to draw the line, Julan?"

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Rhazii was so absorbed by the cooking he was startled by Ahnasha's nudge. He stood up to join her.

The horses snorted and tapped.

"Oh, Llarasa, guide mother please!" Monderyn turned and tried his best to ease the horses.

Calia waved dismissively. "I do not need a guide for just a small distance. Ahnasha, I can make you out now, come here." Calia carefully stepped to close the distance with her hands outstretched. Ahnasha noticed Calia's eyes seeing her for the first time but she still placed her hands either side of Ahnasha's face. "There's my daughter-in-law, just as I remember. I fear my eyes never fully mended but I can see enough to say you are looking healthy and lovely." Calia stepped up to conservatively embrace Ahnasha.

"Hello everyone," Llarasa added with a broad smile. "I brought us some wine for our meal. I hope you don't mind."