Gerald stared down at his troop roster once more, determined to sort things out. He was interrupted by someone opening the door and looked up in annoyance at the unannounced visitor. His attitude was replaced by a smile when he saw the queen and Tempus.
"Anna," he said, "I"m surprised to see you down here. I"d have thought you"d have other things to look after."
She smiled back as Tempus trotted over for a pet. "We thought we"d come and visit," she said, "and Tempus was missing you."
Gerald rubbed the great dog"s ears. "He looks in fine form," he remarked, "I don"t remember him being so soft."
"It"s Aubrey"s doing," said Anna, "her regeneration spell has made a marked improvement. I"m thinking of having her give you regular treatments."
"I"m too old for that," he replied.
"Nonsense,"
