. I just am pretty hungry." "Tell you what, I'll pick up something on the way back, my little treat. Just between us though, Okay?" "Sure." Food had a...ways been a good enough excuse to study, it was always a bribing tool used by my family, and no wonder I despised P.E. I'd gotten work done, but only fifteen minutes worth. I knew he was going to work me to the bone, and my mum wouldn't bother calling, knowing it would be chock-a-block at traffic, especially on a main road that my bus route went. "Being just across the water from two Zondro-Xhan-worshipping nations, Darkan and Zondroland, the Meikari and those ranking Gnathar in whom they confide take great pains to keep tabs on the darklings. We try to counter or defeat all plots and schemes coming out of those two nations," the Commander began wearily."A few years ago, we got wind of a fairly long and complicated plot cooked up by the spymasters and sorcerers in Xhan Zak," Xavear continued the story. "Now, this is significant because. The river route would be several days faster, but I can’t justify the risk just to save time. I don’t mind telling you though, I’ll be glad when this trip is over. I’m ready to be home.’ Selena gave him a reassuring smile. ‘We all trust you, Liam. There’s no way to know for sure which way is better, so we’ll just have to hope for the best. We’re almost there.’ Seeing that he was still troubled, she sought for a way to distract him. Her smile turned mischievous as she rose on an elbow. ‘You. I said, "He's still armed." I got a nod from Carm as he got in with Tony.Edgar waited for the other car to leave then followed. We separated later and Edgar drove us home. On the way, I was questioned about what I had done in detail. We stopped out front of the house but the car idled and I was asked more questions. The girls and Jamie were on the porch and I waved to them as if this were all a game. I rolled down the windows and said everything was all right and I would be in when I finished.