Thirty-One
Riversend
Spring 961 MC
Anna looked out the window as the fields passed by, absently petting Tempus' ears as she did so, and the great dog let out a gigantic yawn.
"Tempus is tired," said Gerald, sitting beside her.
"Yes," she agreed, "he's getting old, he likes his comforts."
"He's not the only one," commented Revi. "I saw Gerald nod off earlier."
"I was thinking," the old warrior defended himself.
"Stop it you two," said Aubrey. "Honestly, Master Revi, sometimes you can be really cruel."
"I'm only pulling his leg, Lady Aubrey," the mage confessed. "I meant no offense."
"Let's get onto other matters, shall we?" said Anna. "I didn't invite you into the carriage to pick on Gerald."
"Of course, Highness," said Revi. "What is it you wish to speak of?"
"I told you what h
