A Walk in the Forest
Darstan decided to enjoy himself while he waited. I'll not let her tug me around on a leash, he vowed. "Adju, come with me tomorrow. We’ll explore the city, perhaps the forest as well."
"I would be honored, Master Darstan," he said, then caught a glare from Aenaila. "Do not worry, Mistress Aenaila. My hands will not stray."
"Thank you, Adju," Aenaila said. "If you are to go with Darstan, you had better rest well tonight."
"But, Mistress Aenaila, in Khatara I stay up late. I—"
"To bed now!"
He nodded his head. "Yes, of course."
Darstan was surprised to see a servant awake and preparing meals in the early morning sun. He and Adju ate, then departed.
"Where are we going, Master Darstan? What are we going to do?"
"Anything, Adju. As long as we get away from Aenail
