"You have no idea," he said in a low, despondent voice."But perhaps I do."Gronnus lowered the cup and stared."I have been faced recently with the need...to perform a most distasteful act, your Lordship. So I know how such things can weigh heavily on the mind."The Overlord paused a long moment. "And is this what you assume I am up to?"Jollis bowed his head briefly. "I am but a humble merchant, your Lordship. I presume nothing. I simply wish to express sympathy for you in what decisions you must. Karly looked out of the window and saw a bright light emitting from behind some tall trees and an old house. Karly left the room while Emma continued to stare out of the window. Karly came back into the room after a few minutes, holding a pair of binoculars she had found."It's a bonfire and I see some people around it," Karly said looking into the distance."What are they doing?" Emma inquired."They're just standing around, and it looks like they're wearing some sort of robes. Let's go check it. And you and Tommy have been sleeping like logs.”“Where did Gwen take her?”“Beats me. She said they’d be back in a few hours.”Lara made a face. “Interesting. Somehow I doubt they’re going to brunch at the resort.”I laughed. “Yeah, probably not.”“What are you doing?” Lara asked me.“I’ve just been sitting here, chilling ... Massaging my arms. Is Tommy still out?”“Completely.”But just as Lara said that, he emerged from the room, groggily gathering his wits.“Good morning,” we greeted.“Morning ... It. The library had extended hours during the last three weeks of the term. How nice.“I worry about you driving after such a long day, Tony,” Lissa said.“I’ll be careful.”“Wait a minute.” There was silence on the phone, then Kate came on.“Hi, Tony. Melody was just about to drive me home. Why don’t you just walk over to the dorm tonight. I’ll be up and you don’t have to drive that way.”“Um ... I’ll need a shower and fresh clothes,” I said. “These clothes ... well ... they smell like a.