Eli
Eduard had been waiting with his servants by the gate upon our arrival. He embraced me warmly, his eyes bulging at Leela's state.
"Sister! Congratulations... but... so soon? You are... how is..." he said, confused.
Leela laughed and said, "I shall explain later, my brother. For now, please feed us, it has been a long journey."
"I thought you'd never ask!" he beamed, leading the way into his palace.
A spacious room, somewhere between the size of a hall and a large dining room, had been set with plates and an array of Varunian delicacies.
We tucked in, feasting heartily before Eduard had us taken to our chambers as we yawned. Sajo's head had nearly dropped into his plate. He and I had slept the least, both of us alert and awake throughout the journey through Zamee to reach t
