Days passed slowly at first, as Sastra and Jason adjusted to live without running. Each day followed a routine where they would meet for breakfast. Then Sastra would join her Aunt in whatever industrious task the woman sought to complete that day, organising a dinner party for later in the season. Checking the inventory and supplies for the household, or preparing to travel during the Autumn. Jason would spend the morning training with the household guard, the soldiers and men at arms employed by Adeline. They’d meet again for lunch before Jason would ride out on patrol with the guards, learning the landscape of Ipito and getting to know the town of Issen. Sastra would wander the grounds and gardens of the Castle and try writing to her Uncle. Inevitably all of her letters were thrown into
