Chapter 43Katrivus's melancholy only deepens as the evening of the second day of travelling west is upon them. The weather seems to match the mood of the love-stricken Soui Toofen, as it has gotten steadily worse. The sun has been behind dark clouds for three days straight. Only the little wizard is happy with the rain. In fact, he absolutely delights in it, shifting side to side in his saddle, catching drops on his tongue. Laven'lei rides with her betrothed while the others of her tribe scout ahead. Sapphyre is riding next to Katrivus, and both she and Lymer have attempted at conversation with him but to no avail. Talon and Ashcon are whispering as usual with Skken taking up the rear of the party.
The group slows down as two of the Sashee scouts gallop back signaling them to halt. One of
