“Including goblin hunting, no thanks to the Imperial cavalry,” Dahlia said more bitterly than she intended.
“We are all stretched thin,” Tennea said mildly. “And I apologize again, but I assure you, I am on a matter of great urgency. And now I am here to ask for your help.”
Dahlia’s mouth opened and closed twice as she stared at the woman, trying to think of what to say. Everything that came to mind was rude or blasphemous. In the end, she decided it was better to stay on the good side of the law, just in case this woman got her urgent business finished and could still help out in some way. Like throwing Mayor Ednis in the sea, or something useful. Instead of cursing she said,
“Fine. Give me a minute to wash my face and hands and get a drink of water. And maybe to change my mood, too. I
