Garratt nodded, having learned a bit about Tibost from Lochlan’s story about dealing with the Vampyres. “Why would you be interested in a freebooting thief, if you don’t mind my asking?”
She gave her brother a measured look. “Because he is a decent man in spite of that, at least from what I’ve seen so far. And, he’s not Hankin. Not at all like him, I don’t think.”
“That is a point in his favor,” Garratt agreed. “Perhaps it would be a good idea for us to spend some time together, the four of us.”
“Dinner, perhaps?” Tibost suggested. “There’s a small tavern nearby which has decent food.”
Garratt tapped a finger to his lips before agreeing. “Once I do get to know you, and if I approve of you, I’ll let our parents know that you might be suitable suitor, if that’s where your intentions lie.
