I carried my purchases back to the place my gateway had opened and went to the earthen hut. Carefully, I set everything down and started putting things in places they belonged. I went out and foraged for root plants that weren’t poisonous and safe mushrooms. Finnr sleeping through the night was a blessing of the goddess. He woke only after I had finished cooking the stew. I scooped some into a bowl and handed it off to him with a spoon. He looked at them curiously but ate. “You’ve been busy this morning.” He muttered. “Taking care of a human is a lot of work. How are you feeling this morning?” “Better. I appreciate your care, Alfhilde.” “I have to believe you were brought into my care for a reason. I will honor that responsibility. Don’t worry. I have no ill intentions with you.” I pr

