Hamel's eyes were still red when they finally sat at Merigold's breakfast table, but no one commented on it. The table was so full that everyone's elbows were touching someone else's, despite the fact that Borthur had brought an extra table and that they'd decided to have breakfast outside. They were all busy chatting loudly, grabbing the next muffin or egg, clanging silverware over plates, or, for the kids, arguing over the food. Everyone was overjoyed with the setup, except maybe for Darim, who kept wincing next to Borthur, looking worried he might lose some of his hearing, and glancing regularly at the twins like he was nervous they'd bite. Theora sat between Sunny, who had fought hard with the twins for her spot, and Danell, and facing them were Hamel and Liberna, Sunny's mother. Theor
