We spend the morning together planning the trip, something that comes naturally to both of us. There is something almost calming about spending a few hours strategising, being able to lose yourself in the smaller problems at hand. It’s nice to be able to spend some time with just her. There won’t be many times when I will have this opportunity again.
Council member, after council member, arrive and leave again after giving their opinions and taking their orders. Every one congratulates me on my nuptials but says no more on matters of Lupinel and Elemental alliance. A look from Mother gives them fair warning not to broach the subject today.
By the time we break for the midday meal, I’m famished and in need of a distraction. I don’t need to worry about it though. Lyva latches on to me the
